David F. Kams

David F. Kams, 88, of Medina, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2024 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born January 4, 1937 in Medina, he was the only child of William and Marion (Rook) Kams. Mr. Kams grew up in Medina and graduated from Medina High School in 1956. He fondly recalled working for Rosenkran’s Pharmacy during his school years. Mr. Kams was involved with scouting for many years earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 1955. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy and served from 1956-1960. He was a navy aircrew member of the Military Air Transport Service (MATS) serving in the Asian Pacific. Returning home, he was employed at Owens-Illinois in Brockport for many years. It was there that he would meet his wife, the late Peggy (Moore) Kams, whom he married April 26, 1969. Mr. Kams later worked as maintenance supervisor at the Villages of Orleans Nursing Home in Albion, where he eventually retired from. Mr. Kams was a member of the Moose Club and the Medina Jaycees. He also volunteered as Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 31 and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 39. Mr. Kams enjoyed photography and listening to music. He was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He will be lovingly remembered as a family-man who will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Peggy Kams in 2021; and two sons, Thomas Bailey and Williams Bailey both in 2017.

Survivors include his daughter, Christine (Gary) Scholes of Medina; stepson, Raymond Bailey; grandchildren, Emily Kams (Brenden), Aric Bailey, Randi Scholes (Ryan Tower) and Brandon (Stephanie) Scholes; great-grandchildren, Adalyn, Adella, Caylin, Jameson, Jack, Griffin and Evelyn.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4-7PM at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. His funeral service will be held at the funeral home the following morning, Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10AM. Full military honors will be accorded at graveside at Mt. Albion Cemetery.