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ADAMS Kenneth "Kenny" Adams, age 25, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Kenny was a 2002 graduate of Centennial High School and a 2008 graduate of DeVry University. He was currently employed as a computer specialist with Trane National Services. Kenny was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed his motorcycle and his Buick Grand National. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jesse B. Sr. and Edna H. Adams, William S. and Evelyn Mae Wagner and uncle Eddie Adams. His survivors include his parents, Ben and Shirley Adams; brother, Jesse B. Adams III, all of Columbus; uncles, Lester (Carolyn) Wagner of Springfield, Oh., Richard (Martha) Wagner of Painted Post, N.Y., Paul (Marcia) Wagner of Navarre, Oh., Bruce (Jenni) Wagner of Massillon, Oh. and Walter (Paulie) Wagner of Navarre, Oh.; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Road, Columbus, Oh. 43220 with Pastor Tom Keene officiating. Interment will be in Big Stone Gap, Va. Family and friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085 and again Saturday one hour prior to the service at church. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to: Bethel United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2009.

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Mediha Riaz

October 5, 2009

I just heard about Kenny. I went to DeVry with him. He was one of the smartest partner I have ever had a pleasure to work with. He was a great guy with always a smile on his face.
I just want to give my condolences to Kenny and his family.
RIP Kenny. You are greatly missed!

Leslie Weiner

July 28, 2009

It's been 4 months and I still can't believe Kenny is gone. I will miss you everyday. May God be with you.

Peter Fancher

March 30, 2009

I just heard what happened today and I am so sorry this happened. I want to say to Jesse and the rest of the family that I am thinking about you and grieving with you and also praying for you all.

Ariane and Dick Murray

March 27, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about this accident, Ben, Shirley, and Jesse. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lori Fannon Green

March 25, 2009

Shirley, Ben, and Jesse I am so very sorry for your loss. I heard about Kenney's accident from my parents in Virginia. My heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen White

March 24, 2009

Ben & Shirley,
I heard the shocking news about your son from Kris Myers. I am struggling to express how horrible I feel. With depest sympathy.

April

March 21, 2009

Kenny,
I am glad I got to say goodbye to you yesterday, but at the same time...I didn't want to. I will never forget your morning greeting you gave me at work (ha ha), and the way you made us all laugh. I hope you are up in Heaven riding and eating Chipotle burritos! We will all miss you and you will live on in our memories forever!

April (or as you often called me "Crazy")

Eliza Searls

March 21, 2009

I send all my condolences to the family and friends of Kenny. I went to high school with Kenny and he was a nice boy. Reading about him here I can tell he grew to be a nice man as well...my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Kim Flinn

March 21, 2009

March 21, 2009

I did not know Kenny or his parents Ben and Shirley.

I grew up off of Henderson and Winterset drive. I felt sad to hear of the accident and thinking of Kenny and his parents. I am a 1981 graduate of Centennial H.S. I know John who witnessed the accident because he went to school with me.

I wish I could say something to take the pain away of this loss. I wish I could just hug Ben and Shirley today. I will pray for you all and know that Kenny is in heaven with God. I grew up in the St. Andrew's Parish.

Take Care and know many neighbor's and surrounding community care and thinking of you and yours during this difficult time.

Kim Flinn ~ Columbus

March 20, 2009

We didn't know Kenny before Monday night. We stood outside our home near the site of the accident for hours, knowing that someone had just lost their son, brother, friend...it was devastating. Kenny obviously left a lasting impression on those he knew in his life, and we will remember him for all that we have learned about him since his passing. Our thoughts are with all of you who loved Kenny. We will continue to pray that you all find peace in your hearts following your tragic loss.

Sincerely,
Bryan & Katie

Mike Rizzo

March 20, 2009

My condolences go out to Kenny’s family. I had the opportunity to work along side of Kenny pretty much everyday since we both started at Trane last summer. He was great to work with and he always made me laugh. He is already sadly missed. Rest in peace, Kenny.

Michael Cummings

March 20, 2009

May God comfort the family in your time of mourning. Kenny will be missed in "techville" here at Trane. May God bless you all.

March 20, 2009

Dear Shirley Ben and Jesse:
We were so surpised and saddened to hear about Kenny's accident and your loss. We're sure he will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with all of you during this time of grief and sadness.
Much love,
Aunt Ruby and Debi, Bryan and Susan

Alan LaForrest

March 20, 2009

Kenny: we certainly enjoyed you as a neighbor. We will miss you.
The LaForrest's Family

jeff

March 20, 2009

RIP Kenny - you will truly be missed by all of us. My Condolences go out to Ben, Shirley and the rest of the family.

Stacy and Jon Triplett

March 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kenney's family and friends.
We stood there that night, praying for him and the family that had to received the terrible news. Although we did not know Kenney, we felt close to him in that moment. The touching words everyone has said about him make us wish we could have known him. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Kim Wajda (BUMC)

March 20, 2009

Shirley and family:
We are so saddened to learn of Kenny's accident. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are very much with you. I hope that you can find a great deal of comfort in your faith and church family.
With much love,

Scott

March 20, 2009

Kenny, I only knew you from an online forum but I was saddened to hear of your sudden passing. I hope God has a Grand National and an R6 waiting for you.

Patty Swift

March 20, 2009

So sorry for the loss of Kenny.. I remember that my mother and I had Kenny in sunday school classes when he was younger. May God be with you at this time of loss.

Patty Swift
Roy and Liz Webb

Yolanda M

March 20, 2009

Kenney and I went to high school together and I remember his wit in English class with Crombie. Hilarious. He will be missed.

Sally Trissel

March 20, 2009

Shirley, Ben and Jesse...Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray for God's comforting arms to surround you and to give you strength as you take one day at a time. Love and blessings, Sally "Kornish" Trissel

Rayne

March 20, 2009

Kenny, we only knew eachother when we were little, but you made every day full of life and you were there for me when no one else was. Thank you and I'll see you again one day.

March 20, 2009

My heart goes out to everyone who knew Kenny. I just saw the cross in the grass by where I live. I am heart broken to see that he was so young. But in my heart I know he will be in heaven. Jennifer from UA

Kayla Tyrer

March 20, 2009

I think its true what people say that you dont know what you have until its gone. We all knew and loved Kenny, but unfortunately sometimes you don't realize how much people mean to you and the impact they've had on your life until its too late. I will always remember Kenny for his humor. Hands down, he was the funniest person I've ever met, without even trying. We will never meet another Kenny as long as we live and I'm grateful to have not only known him but to have spent a good portion of time with him during his last week. My prayers go out to his family and other friends. This is a terrible feeling and it doesnt seem like it will ever go away.. but we all know Kenny, and he wouldnt want us all sad and crying over the loss of him, he would want us to celebrate his life. Whenever I was whiney or sad, he used to always tell me "Cheer up emo kid" and I know thats what he would tell me if he were here right now. Kenny was not only a good friend but as its so clear to see now, he had a lot good friends as well. My prayers are with everyone who is feeling his loss right now, especially to his parents and brother. God bless you all.. you are in my prayers.

Rubio

March 20, 2009

Ben and Shirley and Family.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences.

Angela and Dustin Adams

March 20, 2009

Kenny will be missed! Always made people laugh and was a great friend to many!

Chris Wren & Gina Schindler-Wren

March 20, 2009

Kenny,

We only saw you a few times a year at the car shows in Bowling Green and BPG. But you were there every year. One of the great people that made our car hobby so special and fun. We've enjoyed every time we got to hang out at the shows.

You will truly be missed.

Our condolences to family and friends in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you.

April & Anthony Thompson

March 20, 2009

Kenny, you will be missed by so many people and our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends in this time of sadness. May you Forever R.I.P.

Ryan Dean

March 20, 2009

Ill miss you buddy. I hope to see you in another life. Have fun in that big raceway in the sky.

Mollie MacDonald

March 20, 2009

Our prayers are with you Kenny for your soul. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as well. Rest in peace you will always be remembered in our family forever!!!! God Bless you Ben,Shirley & Jesse!!!!! -Sincerely- The MacDonald Family

Megan Sass

March 19, 2009

Classes with Kenny were always enjoyable, and senior project carries many memories because of Kenny. He will be missed tremendously.

March 19, 2009

Dear Shirley & Ben,
Sorry we cannot be with you at this sad time. Let your faith in the Lord and your friends help you through this cross you have to bear.
Michael & Ann Churpek

Bryon York

March 19, 2009

I hate to lose a brother; especially one that seemed to have a bright future, not to mention as talented as he was. R.I.P. my friend.. May your presence never be forgotten.

Johnny & Jeannie Holt

March 19, 2009

Our most sincere condolences go out to Kenny's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
He is in the home of our Lord tonight and forever.

March 19, 2009

Shirley,

Words cannot begin to express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Take one day at a time and God, family and friends will get you through this most difficult time.

In Christ's love,

Don, Connie and Shannon Skaggs

Douglas Billen

March 19, 2009

I did not know Kenny personally, I'm just another classic car enthusiast who likes to communicate with others like Kenny. My condolences to the family. RIP Kenny.

Robby85

March 19, 2009

My sincerest condolences to Kenny's family and coworkers from one of his many on-line friends on the El Camino Central forum.

Dylan Scott

March 19, 2009

Kenny, while we did not know you personally, your friends from NECOA will miss your wit, and charm. RIP young man. .Dylan Scott

Angela Beavers

March 19, 2009

It's hard to believe Kenny is not here anymore. He was a very memorable personality and I miss him even though we have not always been close.

Elizabeth Schmucker

March 19, 2009

Kenny was a joy to be around and I'll miss him. He was very smart and helped me through some hard questions in our networking class at DeVry. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

Rob Haggard

March 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jack & Mary McCoy

March 19, 2009

Kenny we did not know you personally but we did get to see the wedding pictures and you are a very nice looking young man.Your parents must be very proud of you.
Our love and prayers are with your family and all your friends that surely miss you very much. Love and prayers The McCoy's

Jeremy Wood

March 19, 2009

Please know my thought and prayers are with you. Kenny was a man with a giant heart and an even bigger love. He was a true friend and I will truly miss him. The rest of the Buick Community and I know that we have suffered a great loss. Godspeed Kenny. We will miss you.

March 19, 2009

Kenney was always a very kind and polite person. He'll be missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Rod and Sandy Tulloss

March 19, 2009

Dearest Kenney, you our gone from our lives at this time, but not from our hearts. You were always such a great friend to our son Roddy. We will miss your smiling face and your (oops words), and Tuesday nights with friends and sometimes Roddy's dad, and there will be an empty seat warming the couch on OSU football days, and Hunter will miss you petting him too!, and I don't know who we'll have fixing our computer when it's down, or help with fixing cars needing fixed, you knew it all! God bless you with His grace and hold you in His loving arms, in Jesus Name we pray. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and many friends who will miss you so.

With Loving Thoughts
Rod and Sandy Tulloss (Roddy's mom and dad)
Columbus, Ohio

Jamie Banton

March 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Kenney's family and close friends. Kenney and I worked together at Trane. He was truly one-of-a-kind. He lived every day to the fullest. I could always count on him for a laugh or smile. To know Kenney was to like Kenney. He will definitely be missed. If everyone incorporated just a small bit of his character into their daily life, this world would be a better place. RIP

shawnna gillum

March 19, 2009

I along w/ allot of people knew him. He was a great guy!! You will be missed! we send your family condolences.
you will be missed & always in our thoughts

March 19, 2009

Our condolences to Kenny, his family and friends. He was one of the nicest and kindest people we knew and always made us smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love The Grumpy Troll Staff

Tara Hall

March 19, 2009

Shirley, Ben, and Jesse, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you during this time of need. I am no stranger to the loss of loved ones, lean on the Lord, he will see you through.
Tara Hall (Bethel UMC)

Bob Baker

March 19, 2009

Shirley, Ben and Jesse. Our hearts ache for you. We know Kenny will always be loved and remembered as an inspiration to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Uncle Bob and Barbara.

Nicole Thompson

March 19, 2009

Kenny, Rick and I will never forget you. We will both miss you very much. I will mis all your joke texts you sent me that made me laugh and forward them on and getting to hear every Tuesday night how you have been. I know Rick and Roddy will miss you so much. Especially on your Tuesday night hang outs. I wish you were there this Tuesday but the weather was nice. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. Rest In Peace Kenny. Love Ya, Rick and Nicole

Keith French

March 19, 2009

I regret that I did not know Kenny personally but I knew him through his extended family here at The Trane Company. As a father I struggle with how I would handle such a tragic loss, I can only extend to his family and his friends my prayers and those of my family. May god bless him and hold him in his eternal grace.

Rex Mason

March 19, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I also work at Trane. There is nothing as bad as losing a child. My prayers will be with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Jennifer Allen

March 19, 2009

My thought and prayers are with Kenny's family! He was such a great person to have as a friend. He always made me laugh and smile! Alot of great memories! R.I.P and much love!

Marie Gherghei

March 19, 2009

Rest in peace my friend. Kenny was a good friend as well as a co-worker of mine. He recently helped me move across the US - I'm glad you got the chance to see the West, like you've always wanted to.

I will miss our daily chats, late nights at Jimmy V's, just your attitude on life - simple, as it should be. Kenny truly lived his favorite quote - "The key to living an immortal life is first living a life worth remembering".

Kenny IS...simply putting it...ONE of a kind. Lived life in the moment and had a heart of gold. I will never forget your friendship. My prayers go out to his family and friends. I will truly miss you, my friend. I'll be home soon to say goodbye.

Larry O'Neal

March 19, 2009

He was an asset to our group here at Trane and his humor and smiling face will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leslie Weiner

March 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kenny was a great person. He will deeply be missed by all.

Lori Beard

March 19, 2009

I was Kenneth's Student Finance Advisor with DeVry University. This is terrible news, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. -Lori Beard

Rachael Barnhart

March 19, 2009

You were an awesome person and we had some fun times with you since high school. We will all miss you very much. My heart goes out to your family.

Khristy Thomas

March 19, 2009

I would just like to give my condolences to Kenny and his family. I went to school with Kenny and he was always such a nice person. To the family, I am sorry for your loss and you will be in my thoughts.

April Burns

March 19, 2009

Kenney was the greatest guy ever to work with at American Ledgible. We will all miss him so much. It's just so hard to believe that he won't be walking through that door to visit us again.

Darcie Vikre

March 19, 2009

My prayers are with you. I will miss him, he was a very kind person.

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