Clifford A. Adams Sr.

Clifford A. Adams Sr. obituary, Ewing, NJ

Clifford A. Adams Sr.

Clifford Adams Obituary

Published by The Trentonian from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2016.
Clifford A. Adams, Sr. Clifford A. Adams, Sr. EWING - Clifford A. Adams, Sr., 90, of Ewing, departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Capital Health, Hopewell Campus. Born in Trenton, NJ, Mr. Adams was a lifelong area resident. He was educated in the Trenton Public School System. Mr. Adams was employed by the State of New Jersey for over 37 years. He was the 1st African American Mechanic for the State Police of New Jersey and later promoted to the position of Master Mechanic/Garage Foreman at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital. He also worked part-time for the majority of his life in the family business, Adams Auto Service, which was established by his father in 1926 and continued by his sons until 2006. Mr. Adams was a member of Alpha Lodge #116 in East Orange, NJ since 1962 and the 2nd African American member of Crescent Temple AAONMS of Trenton since 1971 - his brother, Joseph, was the first. He served in the US Army during WWII. Predeceased by his parents, Catherine and Harold D. Adams, Sr.; a son, Clifford A. Adams, Jr.; brothers, Harold D. Adams, Jr., Joseph J. Adams (Thelma), Paul M. Adams, Sr. and Gerald R. Adams; sisters, Daisy E. Morgan, Patricia A. Harrell and Gail Pryor. He is survived by his wife, Virginia C. Adams; a son, Harold D. Adams (Jynnea); daughters, Yvonne E. Adams, Gwendolyn R. Green (Greg), Loris L. Durham (Bryon); daughter-in-law, Marcia S. Adams; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, William Boone (Lorina), Harold Boone and Clifford D. Harrell; sisters-in-law, Edith Norwood, Lou Richardson, Mary Mills (Walter), Florine Silver (Grady), Ruby Winstead (Horace) and Katie Palmer, Catherine Adams, Dorothy Adams and Z. Elizabeth Morgan; aunt, Evelyn Green, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1pm Campbell Funeral Chapel 1225 Calhoun St Trenton, NJ 08638. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 11am to 1pm at the chapel. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Alpha Lodge #116, 56 Melmore Gardens, East Orange NJ 07017 or the Masonic Nursing Home, 902 Jacksonville Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016.

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March 25, 2016

Ana Shepard-Atkinson posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2016

Greg Millar posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2016

Celeste Givens posted to the memorial.

Ana Shepard-Atkinson

March 25, 2016

My condolences to the Adams Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, I just found out about his passing. I called him Uncle Cliff as your family was part of my life growing up and my dad (who just passed this morning) spent many days hanging out in the garage.

Words, however kind,can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.

Ana Shepard Atkinson and family

Greg Millar

March 25, 2016

To The Adams family,my most heart-felt condolences go out to you upon the passing of Clifford Sr. Didn't have the opportunity to spend a lot of time around him, but when I did, I realized the presence of a great gentleman and family man. All the best to you all going forward.

Celeste Givens

March 17, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Adams Family.
I have several ties to the Adams Family. My mother and father were good friends of the family (Lillian & Jolly Givens). My oldest sister and here husband (Linda & Terrence Pittman) went to Trenton High with Cliff Jr.
I have fun memories of Mr. Cliff and his brother Jerry because they were good friends with my dad Jolly "Jake" Givens - who passed March 27 2001. He always hung out with the "Adam's Boy's" at their garage on Seward Avenue and brought back funny stories of the conversations and events that went on that day. Like my dad Jolly, Gerald Adams and Cliff Jr. - Mr. Cliff will be missed.

Jenie Havens

March 16, 2016

We are so sorry for your lose.....we are praying for all of you...

Katherine Johnson

March 16, 2016

Uncle Cliff
Your deep hardy laughter will greatly be missed. Get your rest. Love to my family.

Audrey P. Blackburn

March 16, 2016

My sincerest sympathy is extended to the family in this your time of loss.

March 16, 2016

Dana Matlock

March 16, 2016

Harold and Family, I send my condolences and prayer for strength to get you through to brighter days to come.

Dana & Darian

Ray

March 16, 2016

Sorry for your loss to all that are suffering and may you all find solace in knowing that not even death can separate us or our love ones from God's love. Romans 8:38,39

Ho Ho Ho ! Tai loved pop pop

Harold Adams

March 16, 2016

Love you always ppp-pop ! Tai

Tai Adams

March 16, 2016

Angela Vinson

March 15, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss Lori. I know he is truly going to be missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Greg Gronostajski

March 15, 2016

Lori,
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

jeane scales

March 15, 2016

Mr Adams Dad to me since Gwen and I have been BFF since Gregory school. Mr Adams a sweet kind man who always had a smile and a positive saying. I'm honored to have known you. You will be missed. .thanks for all the fun memories. RIP Dad...Love you ......Jeane Scales and the Scales Family

Inger Adams

March 15, 2016

Dear Adams Family - Our deepest condolences go out to you. Our hearts are heavy... so filled with sorrow at the depth of your loss... we grieve with you and for you. Thank you for sharing a bit of him with all of us - it was an honor to fondly call him "dad" and "pop-pop" for many years and we will honor and celebrate him, always. What lifts our hearts and filters our every memory with joy, is the magnificent way he cherished all of his Family - how he cherished each of you - we'll recall that irresistible smile that was radiant with Love for all of you, for all of yours - and oh, the way you cherish him... how blessed he was to have the treasure of all of you. While Love is eternal we understand there is no greater sorrow than separation. We are with you in thought, prayer and spirit. All our love and support is with you. Inger, Monique (with Brandon & Cameron), Ayanna (with Neil) and Andrea and our entire family.

Tiffany/Tim/Tyler Holmes

March 15, 2016

Lori, Gwen, and the entire Adam's Family, our prayers and hugs go out to you during this difficult time. I hope you are comforted by all the memories you have of the wonderful times you spent with your Dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. God Bless and remember you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gregg Downs

March 15, 2016

I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Mr. Adams was such a sweet and kind man.

Sharon Temmer

March 15, 2016

Yvonne,
I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Terri Hargrove-Taylor

March 15, 2016

To the Adams Family-
RIP to Mr. Adams. Like his son Clifford, I never saw the man without a smile on his face. His was one of the sunniest faces on the grounds of TPH...I will always remember his smiling face. May the peace of God keep you all...

Lillian Givens

March 15, 2016

So Sorry To Hear Of Clifford Passing, He Will Be Trueley Miss,When Ever You Would See Cliff If You Did Not Have A Smile On Your Face You Would Have A Smile Before You Would Leave Him.He Would Make You Smile.GOD BLESS.

pat parrish

March 15, 2016

Your family is in my prayers, Gwen!

Sincerely, Pat Parrish

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