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William Henry Adams Jr.

Gary, Indiana

1939 - 2020

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William Henry Adams, Jr. affectionately known as "Gordon Keith" and "Sonny" (age 81) was born on August 12, 1939 to the late Minnie Lee (Addison) Adams and William Henry Adams, Sr. in West Point, MS and departed this life for eternal rest on November 17, 2020. In addition to his parents Gordon...

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My condolences Rondell, and to your brothers and family. I will treasure the times spent with your dad, going to events, catching all the black movies that hit the theater, listening to him talk on the radio, but most of all I will miss the those strong debates between your dad and I. Most of the time neither of us won but we enjoyed trying. What was so great about it was after it was over we could still laugh and talk the next day. He truly gave everyday all he had to give and that is what...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Mr. Keith was like a dad to many of the close friends' of his son, Rondell. I spent many nights in his home, recording in his attic with Rondell. I had the privilege of spending quite a bit of time in conversation with him about spirituality, the industry and his memories of my father who sang on the Chess Records Label in the 50's. I laugh when I think of how he'd greet me when I came inside the house...."Hey uh, Tommy? You got a million dollars I can have?" In which I replied, "Not yet,...

So sorry to learn of Gordon's death. Many occasions to speak with him over the years. He was sincerely dedicated to our community and it's people. Continuued strength to loved ones. t barnes

Dad I am Forever thankful and grateful for you! You were an amazing man and dad!!! I will miss our talks and I will miss hearing all the wonderful stories! Until we meet again...

He was always an original never giving up on his people and loving all of God’s creation a true friend and a warrior who never tired from the fight his booming voice, his great presence of selfishness will be missed. The Humble servant ran his race and never stumbled you will be missed Gordon as we miss you now, we will miss you always. I am blessed to have known you and to this great one’s family I am pained for your loss.

First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Mr. William Adams a.k.a. The Honorable Gordon Keith / A Humble Servant of GOD. May The Lord Comfort you all in this time of grief. GOD BLESS YOU ALL .

I met Brother Gordon Kieth over 50 years ago in Gary, Indiana during my musical roots as a local guitarist. We became good Friends. He always encouraged me and shared with me professional insight about the music industry. During that...