Charley Adams Obituary

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Charley French Adams, 83 of Chapmanville, went home to be with the Lord Mon., Oct. 14, 2013, at his residence.

Born March 10, 1930, at Verdunville, he was a son of the late Julius and Jane Hager Adams. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Hillard and Chauncey Adams.

Charley was a member of the New Life Praise Center. He was a minister, husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Charley was combat wounded and received the purple heart, and also a member of the United Mine Workers and Iron Workers.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sarah Duty Adams; one son, Jimmy (Mary Sue) Adams of Covington, Ga.; two sisters, Eleanor Dingess of Michigan and Von Stollings of Chapmanville; three brothers, Elias Adams of Holden, Franklin (Jean) Adams of Arizona and Norman (Anna Ruth) Adams of Michigan; three grandchildren, Johnny (Tannis) Adams of Chapmanville, Justin (Tiffany) Adams of Mansfield, Ga., and Jordan Adams of Covington; and five great-grandchildren, Sydnie, Emma, Charleigh, Levi and Noah.

Services will be held at noon Thurs., Oct. 17, at Freeman Funeral Home with Rev. Alan James and Rev. Irvin Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Adams, Justin Adams, Jordan Adams, David Dingess, Chucky Adams and Butch Flint.

Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Logan Banner from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about Charley. Our prayers for the family.

Jamie & Debbie Bell

October 19, 2013

My Uncle Charlie will always have a special place in my heart. God truly blessed me to have a wise & loving uncle, and wonderful memories. I will miss your huge hugs too.

Rebecca Adams-Hunt

October 18, 2013

I miss my Uncle Charley so very much. You have touched my life to the core. I will always remember so many things but my favorite is the dinners that I had with you and my dad when you were working in Michigan. Love and prayers to each of our family members. You set a great example for all of us to follow. Much love to my dear Aunt Sarah.

Janet Ellsworth

October 17, 2013

So sorry to hear about Charles. Your family is in our prayers.

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Valentina Keathley (Collins) & Family

October 17, 2013

My sympathy to all the family. I pray the Lord gives you comfort for your loss.
Sincerely. Patsy Maynard Triplett

Patricia Triplett

October 17, 2013

We will miss our Uncle Charley very much. So many memories of times with him. Our prayers are with his family. Until we meet again, Uncle Charley. Love you!

Judy Maynard

October 16, 2013

Dear sweet Uncle Charley your words of wisdom has helped guide my life. You are a great mentor. You will be missed. Love you. Until we meet again

David Dingess

October 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Mary Brand

October 16, 2013

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAPS HE WAS A VERY GREAT MAN AND KIND HEARTED PRESON YOU WILL BE MISS PAPS AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS LOVE JEANIE AND PRESTON COLLINS

October 15, 2013

So sorry to hear about Charles "Paps" he was a really good man and good landlord to know he will be greatly missed.

Amanda & Mark &Zack Littell

October 15, 2013

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