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Maury Adams Obituary

Maury Adams, of Roanoke, Va., died on April 28, 2010. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church in Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 30 to May 3, 2010.

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Nancy Creedon

May 26, 2010

I'll always remember Maury and the many kind words that were spoken at his service. How blessed we all are that he touched so many lives.

Linda Vernon

May 4, 2010

Dear JoAnn and Family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. Thanks so much for allowing Dan and I to be apart of your 50th wedding anniversary. I am so glad that I had the privilege of knowing both of you. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

David and Lisa Byron

May 2, 2010

Dear JoAnn, Karen, Ed, Judy, Ben and Mike, We are so sorry to hear of Maury's death and our sympathies and prayers are with all of you.

May 1, 2010

Dear JoAnn, Karen, Ed, Judy, Ben, Mike, Adam and Nathan, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Maury was such a kind, gentle and fun man. I will never forget all of the adventures I was fortunate to share with your family: from our ride across Iowa, to sitting around the table sharing stories. He will be greatly missed. With love, Karen Pathoulas and family.

May 1, 2010

Dear JoAnn, Karen, Ed, Judy, Ben, and Mike. All our sympathy goes out to you during these next busy days. Maury was a wonderful example of a gentle and fun life well lived. You are all in our prayers.
Mitch and Mary Moore, Santa Barbara

April 30, 2010

Maury was such a kind man with a gentle nature about him and an infectious smile that we all will truly miss. He always made the best of everything. I am so glad that we got to know Maury throughout the years. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bruce and Judy Edman

Bob & Evelyn Pickert

April 30, 2010

Our sympathy to you and your family. The times we spent with you in Waseca will always be very special memories, we will never forget. Thanks for sharing Maury with us. Love to all of you -

Jane Hanneman

April 30, 2010

Dear JoAnn, We are so sorry to hear of Maury's death. Such a kind and good man with a great smile. Our thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time. With Sympathy, Dan & Jane Hanneman

April 30, 2010

JoAnn, we will miss Maury. He was a wonderful person and always fun to be around. We will miss seeing you two dance together.

April 30, 2010

JoAnn, we loved Maury and will miss him and his smile. We loved to watch the two of you dance. Stan and Nancy Rogowsky

Judy and Dave Derr

April 30, 2010

Dear JoAnn & Family,
We are sorry to learn of Maury's death. It's so hard to lose your Soul Mate, Dad & Grampa. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and sending our deepest sympathy and love.

Having fun at Newcomers Club of Roanoke!

Gary & Jan Williams

April 30, 2010

Maury was a good man with a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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