- Date Of Birth: October 14, 1924
- Date Of Death: May 8, 2017
- State: Ohio
Samuel E. Adams Sr., age 92 of Salem died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born October 14, 1924 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania the son of the late Louis and Marie (Myers) Adams. Sam worked for 42 years at the Eljer Company as an engineer in the pattern department. He attended Saint Paul Catholic Church and was a graduate of Turtle Creek High School. Sam was a member of the Salem V. F. W. Post 892, Salem AmVets Post 45, American Legion, Guilford Lake Ruritan, and Historical Society of Salem. During World War II he served in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific.
His wife, Rose Mary (Quinn) Adams, whom he married July 26, 1947 preceded him in death on August 8, 2009.
Survivors include 2 sons, Charles (Connie) Adams and Samuel E. Adams Jr. both of Salem; 3 daughters, Betty Jane (Gene) Cook of Salem, Sandy (Butch) Bandy of Unity and Cookie Adams of Salem; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by 8 siblings.
Stark Memorial Thursday, May 11, 2017 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM 1014 East State Street
Salem, OH 44460 Directions
St. Paul Catholic Church Friday, May 12, 2017 11:00 AM 925 East State Street
Salem, OH 44460 Directions
