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Melvyn Adams Obituary

Melvyn Charles Adams ``Sonny' Melvyn Charles Adams ``Sonny' was the older of two children, born on February 24, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Melvin and Bernice Adams. He went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on September 26, 2011. He was preceded in death by parents, sister, aunts, uncles and cousins. Melvyn leaves to cherish loving memories, his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Essie; loving daughter, Angela (Kyle) White; and son, Anthony Adams. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306, Rev. Dr. Diana Swoope officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery. Friends may visit the church from 4 p.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 928 Morningstar Dr., Akron, OH 44307.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Sep. 28 to Oct. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Angela Adams

October 3, 2025

Dad i miss you everyday like crazy

marqus franklin

September 19, 2012

R.I.P PAPA in LAW

Angela Adams- White

March 26, 2012

Dad, Today is one of those days i wish you were here for me to talk to you and you give a response and say everything is going to be ok. I miss and love you dearly. mom is doing ok as well.

Shunnie Holland-Bell

February 6, 2012

R.I.P Uncle Melvyn I miss and love you so much!

Mckyle

December 6, 2011

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

TONY 2010

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

FATHER'S DAY 2010

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

BLANCHE 2010

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

SCHALAUNDRRA CHRISTMAS 2010

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

DAD MOM CHRISTMAS 2010

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

ANGELA SHAWNTAE

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

KYLE ANGELA

ANGELA ADAMS- WHITE

December 5, 2011

Ange;a Adams-White

October 30, 2011

Dad today is your wedding anniversary.
Boy we all sure do miss you. you are in our everyday conversations. but i know you would not change it for the world.
tell all the family up there we love and miss them love your daughter Angela

alasia oliver

October 7, 2011

i never imagined that would die but everything happens for a reason .........you were tired so you went to sleep peacfully but you will be missed i just want you to know I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER and i will do good in school and not let other people get to me ....... i know your watching over me while im writing this so R.I.P papa
alasia oliver (grandaughter)

alasia oliver

October 7, 2011

i will miss yu papa R.I.P you were awsome and i loved you and i still do i promise ill be good in school and take care of nana for you

Damon & Lila Griffin

October 5, 2011

We are sorry to hear of loss. We are encouraged by the joy of Lord in your heart that strengthens you.

T Brown

October 5, 2011

My prayers and heartfelt condolences go out the family. I have been knowing Mr. Sonny Adams since I was a child. I recently got word of his passing from mother and was sadden to hear the news. He will always be remembered by me for his kindness and most of all as the driver of the church van. He use to pick my mom and me up for church faithfully every Sunday when I was a little girl. He would greet us with a warm smile and make sure to pull out the stool so the ladies or little kids like me could step up into the van. What a great loss to us here on earth but a great reward added to heaven. God bless you all and you all are in my prayers.

Barbara Ferguson

October 2, 2011

Essie & Family, it can be so hard to face the 1st year without your love one but with the love of family & friends can carry you through. Your sister in Christ Barbara & March Ferguson

October 2, 2011

ANGELA & FAMILY

SENDING OUR CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND YOUR MOTHER AND BROTHER AT THIS TIME.
LOVE AND GOD BLESS
THE NEAL & MILLER FAMILIES

Toka & Michael Egleton

October 2, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Aunt Eassie,Tony and Angela. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. we will keep in our prayers.

Terry Wiggins

October 1, 2011

To the Family you have my Condolences, Mr. Adams will be missed
Terry L. Wiggins
ACOG Mens Choir

Michelle Gardner (Purefoy)

October 1, 2011

Essie, Our condolences go out to you and your family in your time of loss. My God bring peace to you all

Bobbie Wray

October 1, 2011

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

Vera Lee Byrd

October 1, 2011

Dear Sister Essie, Angela, and Tony,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Brother Melvyn meant to all of you. We take comfort in knowing that he is resting and is no longer in any pain.

In God's love,

Your Sister in Christ!

Ronald & Jean Lee

October 1, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

October 1, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Victor Byrd

September 30, 2011

Mrs. Essie Adams, I want to send my most deepest condolence to you and your family, please cherish Melvyn's memories and no that he is no longer in pain. God Bless and you know, you and your family are in my prayers, Victor Byrd

Marissa and Jonathan Williams

September 30, 2011

my condolences goes out to Mrs. Essie, Angela ,Tony and the rest of the family.

September 30, 2011

Essie and family
We know your loss. Our families have been friends over 60 years. We are praying for you.
Eugenia burney,Eunice Wheeler & family

GAYLE & EDDIE BROWN

September 30, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Patsy Purefoy-Reynolds

September 30, 2011

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

bruce reichenbach

September 30, 2011

Essie my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Alderman

September 29, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Adams family. Melvyn was one of the dearest people i have ever met. He was a joy to work with and be around. I will miss him deeply as you all will..

Michele Bowers

September 28, 2011

To my friend "Melly Mel" I will and have missed you soooo much.I will forever remember the times we had as your caretaker and friend.You taught me a valuable lesson about perserverance and not giving up. You were a "fighter" until the end. Love You.

September 28, 2011

Essie & family so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and love to your family
Barb Hall & Staci Freas

Angela Adams-White

September 28, 2011

Dad You know how much I love you!!!!

It is really hard for me to grasp that you have gone on to Heaven watch over us down here. Love you Always your daughter.

Angela

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