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Earl C. Adams, Jr., 92, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Conway Manor.
Born on June 24, 1921 in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Earl C. and Lillian Robinson Adams, Sr.
Mr. Adams was a U.S. Army Air Corps WW II Veteran. During the 1940's, he was a flight instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first black military pilots and was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Marie Leibiger Adams; sons, Rod Adams of NC, Roy Adams of AZ; daughter, Tawana Adams of MD; sister, Lorraine Wilkinson of NJ; four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Steven Adams.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Monday, October 21, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel.
A message of condolence may be sent to [email protected].
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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October 23, 2013
Dear Marie & Roy,
We have many memories of your life in St. Louis. Earl/your dad was a good friend and always ready for good conversation. Our thoughts go out to both of you and Tawana and Rodney. Take care!
Love the Kanoya Family
Earl, at the La Bellamie Vineyard
Tim Plyler
October 20, 2013
Marie,
Debbie and I will never forget the good times we had with you and Earl, from the campground to all the times we ate together. We both love both of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tim Plyler/Debbie Wellman
Teresa Irene Elvington
October 20, 2013
Dear Mrs. Adams,
On behalf of The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 and The Drowning Creek Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution from Nichols, S.C.,we want to thank you for your husband's service to our country. We are sorry for your loss. With most sincere regards, Teresa Irene Elvington
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October 16, 2013
Marie, I will always remember the good times me and Bill had with you and Earl, we went so many places sight seeing with the 2 of you. Bill is gone now, but I will never forget the 2 of you. My deepest sympathy to you all. Bonnie
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