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Russell Henry Adams

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Russell Adams Obituary

Russell Henry Adams, 76, of Sweet Home, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born January 24, 1949 to Jacqueline Augusta (Forgey) and Clifford Alexander Adams in Monterey Park, California. Born and raised in California, he met Debbie when they were teenagers and they got married June 1970 in Pasadena. After they married they lived in California until 1974 when they moved to Eugene. They lived in John Day for 15 years and moved to Sweet Home in 2005. He and Debbie have owned and operated Debbie's Oldies but Goodies in John Day and now in Sweet Home. Russ liked to fish, go camping and loved to go to antique shops, estate and garage sales. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Debbie Adams of Sweet Home, son Elvis Dean Adams and son in law James Adams both of Eugene. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are planned at this time. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.

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Published by KEZI on Oct. 8, 2025.

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