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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Wesley Childress
November 23, 2009
I first met Rev Adams during my first year in college in 1960. I was attending a Methodist Church for Sunday School and would walk two miles (after Sunday School) each Sunday to Bethany Place Baptist for their church service. Rev Adams left an indelible mark on my life … for his caring manner. I have drawn upon what he “gave me” time and time again during the past 49 years. I have no idea how many lives were made different by him … but I know for certain that mine was … and will continue to be.
Wesley Childress
Frances Hollins
November 20, 2009
Dear Carolyn, Bobby & Donald,
There is no way I can express the hurt I know you must feel at the passing of your Father. I did not know of the passing of your Mother until just now. He was a wonderful & faithful Pastor to everyone. You may not remember me because it has been so long since I have seen or spoken to you. My heart certainly goes out to you & your entire family. I met him at the Richmond Memorial Hospital when my precious nephew was there & passed away. He asked was there a minister he could call for me & I told him that I did not have one really because I was a Catholic at the time and he told me, "Frances, I will be your Pastor." That was on my birthday on Sept. 16, 1960. You may remember my precious sister Dot Montgomery who was a member of Bethany Place Baptist. Please take care of yourselves & God Bless Each one of you.
Frances Hollins
Sammie Hopper
November 20, 2009
What a sweet, humble, caring Pastor Rev. Adams was. He was my pastor briefly (about 2 years). He truly exuded the Light of Jesus. My thoughts and prayers to the family...Sammie Hopper
November 20, 2009
Deary Bobby & Debbie , I remember your Father when I was younger and would go to Bethany Place Baptist for services. He was a wounderful person, Also we had the privilage of remeeting him and your Mother at your home, God blees, Will & I will have you in our prayers. Sincerely, Will & Audrey
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November 20, 2009
To the Adams Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Pastor Adams was a very special person to our family & will never be forgotten.
Tom & Joyce Patterson
Red Lane Baptist Church
Paul and Nadine Hanuska
November 19, 2009
Bobby. It has been years since I talked to you. I met your father at Bethlehem Baptist Church where two of my sons were married. He was a very nice man. Psalm 26 is what he lived by. We are sorry for your loss.
Kathy Sultzer
November 19, 2009
Dear Adams Family,
I know you have great memories of
growing up in the BPBC family. Rev. Adams meant so much to all of us that
were growing up during those years. He
baptized all of the Sanderson children.
As he did many of my friends and their
families. He performed many weddings
including mine. He was "Our Pastor".
I hope you find peace in your memories.
You are in my prayers.
Kathy Sanderson Sultzer
Dale McCollum
November 19, 2009
Dear Carol and Adams Family. Oh the fond memories I have of your Dad and Mom as we grew in the Lord as new Christians. Your Dad baptized us there at BPBC on Roanoke St before the move to Providence Rd. Those were happy days that I remember fondly as a young family with a loving church family. We were so blessed and praise the Lord, still are. Keeping you in my prayers, I send all my love. Dale McCollum and Family
martha king
November 19, 2009
REV Adams will be deeply missed, he married my ex motherinlaw and her husband 22 yrs ago at SECOND Branch BAPTIST CHURCH. He was a very caring and loving man. We are all sadden by his passing.
Our prayers go out to the family and friends.
The Jones's
November 19, 2009
To the Herman Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at the lost of your loved one. Trust in the Lord and he will give you the strength and healing to continue. Rev 21:4
Jack Gravins
November 19, 2009
Bobby, I am very sorry for your loss. I thought alot of your Dad and enjoyed his visit to my office over the years. My God comfort you and your family during this time.
Debra Mackin
November 19, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Rev.Adams. He was the interim pastor at Salem Baptist church which I was a member.I loved him and his wife very much and he truly was a blessing to me.May god comfort you in your time of sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Linda Ransone
November 19, 2009
Adams family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Ransone family,
Red Lane Baptist Church
Kathy Smith
November 19, 2009
Don, Carol, Bobby and Family,
Such Heartfelt thoughts and wonderful memories of your father and family as we grew up together at Bethany Place. My prayer is that you will find peace during your time of grief knowing that your father is in heaven with his heavenly father and all the loved ones that have gone on before.
God Bless You All;
Kathy Smith
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