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David Adams Obituary
David "Dave" Adams Sr.
Feb. 6, 1951 - April 12, 2023
BLOOMINGTON - David "Dave" Adams Sr. died on April 12, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on February 6, 1951, in Columbus, Georgia to Doretha Adams.
Dave loved his family speaking of them often and proudly. As a father he lived for his sons and then his grandchildren and great grandchildren. The joy his family gave him was clear to all who knew him.
A rare and valuable worker, Dave worked a range of jobs from his apartment maintenance business to motel maintenance management, to new home construction to many years driving a cab. Dave was dependable and results driven. Dave served in Vietnam from 1968 until 1971 continuing friendships with other Veterans for many years.
Dave made friends everywhere he went. He had a great sense of humor, was well informed and fun to be around. He was a friend you could always count on and he will be sadly missed.
Dave is survived by his two sons: David Adams Jr. and Justin "JJ " Adams; his mother, Doretha Johnson; brother, James; sister, Loretta; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A quote Dave used recently that we will all remember fondly "What a long strange trip it's been."
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Donnie Quinn
May 5, 2023
Dave was like a father figure and great guy all around honest and loyal to those who cared for him and his family! I will deeply miss our long 28 yrs of friendship and bond we had !! Tell we meet agian Dave give all them people the ride of there lifes up there in heaven ! You will always be the one and only super Dave 26!! Love you always Donnie number 10 from our journey together with circle city cab!!
Terry Whitehead
May 5, 2023
David lived with us the first 5 years of his life, I was 5 years old,his grandparents Jim and Zelma Whitehead,aunts and uncles loved him very much.I thought he was my little brother until they moved away and broke our hearts. Even though we grew apart you were always in my heart. I'm glad I got to tell you that just before this past Christmas. Rest in peace little Brother!!
"Danica" N. Annie Danner
May 5, 2023
My Deepest Sympathy to Dave's Family & other friends. I worked with Dave Jr. @ Pilot Wendy's early-mid 90's. Got the pleasure to work with Dave Sr. in 2004 at Circle City-Twin City Cab. What fun times & a LOT of laughs! I got to pick Dave up for work several times. Dave was always in a good mood & cheerful for a new workday full of new customer stories. I will always remember Dave's smile & laughter. I know you're in Heaven telling God, what a long strange trip it's been!!!! See ya my friend, it continues to be a long strange trip!!!!
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