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Hugh Norman Adams
1940 - 2022
Hugh Norman Adams
1940 - 2022
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BORN
1940
DIED
2022
Hugh Adams Obituary
Throughout his life, Hugh never met a stranger, just a new friend. He was a valued member of his church and community. Hugh will be remembered for his friendliness, community-mindedness, sense of fun and adventure. Finally at peace, he is sorely missed.
Hugh was a man of many passions: family, church, track & field, music, Selma HS Golden Grads, teaching, puzzles, playing cards and his beloved projects. He enjoyed them all and cherished the relationships he built with each of his endeavors.
Hugh graduated from Selma HS in '58, Reedley College in '60, received his Bachelor's in '63 and Master's in '67 from Fresno State.
Hugh will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Pat (Millerick) Adams; two daughters: Dawn Linhoff and Eve Prinz (Dale); grandchildren: Cole Contreras, Jade Contreras, Jonah Linhoff and Caden Linhoff as well as other extended family. He will be truly missed by his countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma and John Adams; and two sisters, WillaJo Adams and Elaine McGraw.
His family wants to thank Hinds Hospice for the outstanding care Hugh received throughout his illness and especially thank Jamila and Chaplain Joshua who brought cheer to Hugh's days.
A celebration of life will be held at Selma First Christian Church on January 28, 2022 at 1:30 pm with a dessert reception following.
Donations can be made to the First Christian Church or the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michael DeBusk
September 30, 2024
My sincere condolence's to the Adams family!
Hugh was one of my coaches at Fresno State. A wonderful Man!
He was excellence defined! An inspiration and a blessing to me.
Roger Parenzee
March 31, 2024
Belated condolences from a former athlete hugh trained from 1984 to 1986. And a first time tracker driver who damaged two of his 80 year old vines. Thank you Hugh and the Adams family for making me feel like family member. Cherished memories. Roger from Australia.
Robert L Kennedy
June 29, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.my father bud Kennedy worked on their Ranch for ma years years,I use to go swimming in the old pool behind the house..God Bless their family..Bobby Kennedy
Jim & Betty Hardwick
February 1, 2023
I went to Selma High with Hugh and his sister Elaine. Both were models of behavior I strove to emulate. Betty (Briscoe) and I named our daughter after Elaine. Betty rode the bus to school with Elaine, and I attended the First Christian Church.
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Scott W.
January 23, 2023
Met Hugh, Pat and family about 40 years ago at church. What a wonderful family they are! Hugh with his sense of humor, what a character. I know Hugh and Pat have been faithful to the church and Christ over many years. Really appreciated them both as they helped out at my parents funerals as well. Thank you! My condolences to Pat, Dawn and Eve, he'll be missed here but in a better place now.
Jackie Garo Boyajian
January 1, 2023
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Hugh's wife Pat. I noticed this obituary in the Fresno Bee this morning and when I saw his wife's name-----it stopped me in my tracks. Pat Millerick was MY VERY BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRIEND at Heaton School. I am sooooo sorry for your loss, yet sooooo happy for your many years of a loving relationship. I have thought of Patsy Millerick sooooooo many times with such fondness. Please know my heart is with you. You will always have such a special place in my heart. Hugs to you------Love, Jackie Garo Boyajian
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