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Elwin Adams Obituary
Elwin served 28 years in the United States Air Force and after retiring had a long career with NASA. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed gardening, grilling, and birdwatching.
Elwin is survived by his children, Shirley Drewes (Butch) of Prairieville, LA, Debbie Floyd (Michael) of Yorktown and Richard Adams (Ginger) of Staunton, VA, grandchildren Jason Drewes (Karen), Jessica Owens (Ben), Joshua Adams (Rachael), Ryan Adams (Sydney), Chris Floyd, and Cole Floyd and great grandchildren, Anna Claire, Caroline, Millie and Drewes.
Special thank you to Sam and Denise Harvey, longtime friends.
Services will be private and memorial donations may be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.abettercremation.org
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Maynard Columbia
February 1, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear the death of Elwin Adams, Marie Adams and Linda Bowen. I had lot of mermories during the time I was married to debbie. May god bless family and friends.
Caroline Priest
May 30, 2024
It was always exciting when our family from Virginia was visiting.
Many good memories of those times!
Love and prayers, Caroline DiVittorio Priest
EA
June 27, 2023
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.
Sam
June 6, 2023
Oldest and best friend! I will miss him everyday.
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Ray
June 5, 2023
To Elwin's family. I just read of Elwin passing. I sad that he no longer with us but happy knowing he once again with his loving wife. Ray Hussein
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