Milford J. Adams

Milford J. Adams, 93, Fairmount, passed away at Suite Living at 6:44 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born in Fairmount on August 27, 1924, to the late Emery C. and Dora E. (Wilson) Adams and lived most of his life there. He married Burnadean Hayes, and she preceded him in death in September of 2009.

Milford received his bachelor’s degree from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) and his master’s degree from Ball State University. He retired from Marion Community Schools, where he was a teacher. He had previously worked in his family business at Adams’ Creamery when he was younger. Milford was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Lighthouse Assembly of God and enjoyed Bible study and genealogy. Milford also liked gardening and watching birds.

He is survived by his children, Trudy Gray, Fairmount, Cindy Horn, Marion, Jon (Connie) Adams, Osceola, and Brenda Gallo, Houston, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Steckhan, Florida, and Wilda “Sissy” Webb, Fairmount.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jay and Robert Adams; sister, Jane Reed; and sons-in-law, Roger Gray and Carl Horn.

The family will receive visitors from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

A Celebration of Life Service for Milford will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 20, 2018, Lighthouse Assembly of God, 5909 S. Jay St., Marion, IN, with Pastor Jerry Gallaway officiating. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideons International, P.O. Box 773, Marion, IN 46952.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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