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Dr. Ralph K. Adams Jr.

Dr.  Ralph K. Adams Jr. obituary, Clinton Twp., MI

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Ralph Adams Obituary

Dr. Ralph K. Adams Jr., age 89, of Macomb, formerly of Clinton Township, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He was born January 16, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Ralph K and Viola Adams, Sr. He married Maxine E. Shattuck on June 13, 1953 in Farmington. She died May 17, 2011. Ralph served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a chiropractor for over 35 years and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was a member of UAW Local #228 and Moose Lodge #1837 in St. Clair Shores. He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing and was a classic country music fan. He is survived by seven children, Donald Adams, Denise (George, Jr.) Lovelady, Elaine Adams, Norma Gail Adams, Stewart (Ed) Adams, Milli Adams and David (Renee') Adams; seven grandchildren, Thaleah, Brenda, Tammy, Patricia, Laura, Steven and Megan; five great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Dominic, Natasha, Brayden and Olivia and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Ralph K Adams III, a sister Dorothy Winstein and a brother James Adams. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday in Smith Family Funeral Home-North. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Smith Family Funeral Home-North, 1525 Hancock Street, Port Huron with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans. Memorials are suggested to Moose Heart. www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2013.

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July 28, 2014

Deepest condolences to the family, May the peace of God be in your hearts to help you cope and endure this difficult time of your loss (Philip 4:6&7, Psalm 147:3).

S. Hill

July 25, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. (1Peter 5:6,7)

Anna Hendon

July 19, 2014

Sorry for your loss, may the The God of comfort be with you and your family during this time.

John and Linda Burgess

July 26, 2013

Stew, Ed and family, grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jim Cuvelier

July 26, 2013

To Stew, Ed and family,
We send our sympathy and condolences to you. From what you have told us Stew, your father was a remarkable human being and a leader/pioneer in his field. You must all be proud and as I am sure he is of you.

Douglas Yellin

July 26, 2013

Wish your family happier times during this hard period. Your Greektown family has you in their thoughts.

Chris Beltz

July 25, 2013

My thoughts are with the family.

Karen Tipton

July 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time.

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