William J. Adams

William J. Adams
'Bill'
Mr. Adams, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2007 at The Laurels Assisted Living in Pineville, NC. where he lived for three years. He was formerly a resident of Rossford, Ohio. He was born on January 23, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio, raised by his grandparents, Barbara and John Adams. Bill was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific and a member of VFW Lodge 4906 in Birmingham, Ohio. He worked at the American Shipbuilding Co. as a marine electrician. Bill was a talented watercolor artist, and avid gardener. He was a big fan of his hometown high school sports teams, enjoyed golfing, building model airplanes and traveling to spend time with his grandchildren and daughters. He was a devoted husband, Dad and Grandpa. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Wilma Rose Chromik, 'Chopsie'.
Surviving are his daughters, Terri Otten and her husband, Bob, of Charlotte, NC and Randy Adams of Kent, WA; grandchildren, Bobby and Bethany Otten of Charlotte, NC; and a large extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bill touched so many lives with his good humor and optimism and won the hearts of countless friends. He faced every day with a smile, despite a 40-year battle with diabetes. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Joseph L. Albright Jr. of Charlotte and the special caregivers from Hospice/Charlotte and the Laurels who compassionately managed Bill's care.
Visitation will be at the Sujkowski Funeral Home, in Rossford Ohio on July 30, 2007. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, July 31, at All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford, Ohio. Burial will be at Fort Meigs Cemetery in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care/Charlotte Region at 1420 East Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204.