Samuel Adams, Jr.'s Obituary
Samuel Adams Jr., age 90, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Seminole Shores Living Center in Muskegon, MI. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 26, 1927 and attended Southeastern High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944 and served as a MP in Germany during WWII. Sam returned home to Detroit, got married and attended Michigan State University. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1951 from the MSU College of Education. Sam and his family moved to Spring Lake in the summer of 1962.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of almost 69 years, Mary Ann (Burke) Adams. He is also survived by his 6 children, Mark (Dianne) Adams of West Olive, Gary (Sue) Adams of Benton Harbor, Mary Ellen (Karl) Adams-Johnston of Cedar, Matt (Val) Adams of Muskegon, John (Jenna) Adams of Muskegon, and Paul (Char) Adams of Twin Lakes, WI; and several grandchildren/great grandchildren: Samantha Adams Bench (Brody & Addie), Kim Gifford (Tori & Bella), Luke & Lindsey Adams, AJ & Kelsey Adams, Cassandra & Kevin Muir (Sophia & Mickaela), Haven & Casey Johnston (Gabriel), Derek & Lavinia Adams (Jackson, Benjamin, Levi, Aviendah), Chelsea Adams & Bryan Rohr (Issac, Eli, Autumn, Jace), Logan Adams, Owen Adams, Gwen Adams, and Bryce Adams. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Harvey and granddaughter, Alicia Adams.
Sam loved spending time with his wife, children & grandchildren, he was an avid runner & golfer, and enjoyed his Labrador dogs Magic, Molly, & Ginger. He loved being outdoors, playing and watching sports (especially the Detroit Lions) and taking drives down to Grand Haven State Park with his bride to visit beautiful Lake Michigan. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Sam may be given to Hospice of Michigan.
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