Richard Lee Adams Jr.

1981 - 2013

Richard Lee Adams Jr. obituary, 1981-2013, Gadsden, AL

BORN

1981

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

824 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

Richard Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2013.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Black Creek Baptist Church for Richard "Ricky" Lee Adams Jr., 31, of Gadsden who passed away February 18, 2013. Mr. Adams will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Rev. Chris Connell will officiate. Burial will be at Black Creek Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.
Ricky was born in Gadsden June 6, 1981. He graduated from Etowah High School in 1999. Following high school he joined the US Marine Corps and served in the reserves proudly for approximately 8 years where he was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received various commendations and Marine Corps Achievement medals, including: Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal. He was honorably discharged on November 18, 2007.
He was formerly employed at Goodyear Tire and rubber Company. He was saved at Black Creek Baptist Church and a member of Fairview Baptist Church He was a great son and father. He will deeply missed by all of his family and friends, especially Levi and Molly and his parents. He was a very special person with a heart of gold. We love you Ricky, you will forever live in our hearts. God bless. "Simper Fi!"
Ricky is survived by his son, Levi Adams; daughter, Molly Kate Adams; mother, Joan (Donnie "Champ") England; father, Richard (Becky) Adams; brothers, Greg (Michelle) England, and Nate Adams, sister, Amanda (Kyle) Blackwell; uncles, James Foster, Jerry Foster, Stanley Adams, Jeffrey Adams, Jimmy Adams, and Randall Adams; and aunts, Avis Nelson, and Linda (Neil) Brooks.
Pallbearers will be: Greg England, Kyle Blackwell, Stanly Adams, Jeffrey Adams, Terry "Ratchet" Gibbs, and Luke England.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randall Adams, Jason Walden, and all friends and Goodyear associates.
Special thanks to the Gadsden Police Department and Riverview Medical Center E. R. , especially Robert Maltby and other EMS.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.

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April 5, 2013

Jamiane (Adams) Cook

I got to meet my cousin Ricky just once when we were teenagers. But I know he means so much to those that know him truly and deeply. My heart and soul go out to my family in AL; especially, to my Uncle Richard, I am so sorry for the loss of you're beautiful son! As a parent I know losing a child is the most unfathomable and heartbreaking moments. Hes in God's arms now. I love you all! Ricky will be with you always! xoxo!

March 8, 2013

Nate Duckett

I love you big brother! You will live on through your wonderful kids.

March 3, 2013

Jason & Heather Clayton

To all of Ricky's Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all during these rough times. Just know that you will see him again oneday. Ricky is watching over each and everyone of you all in his new home with our Lord & Saviour. Ricky will continue to live on through Levi & Molly Kate. Ricky was a great father to his kidos, and he loved you all very much! So blessed to have had the opportunity to know Ricky and the family over these many years. May God give you the strength and courage to go on through each and every day.
Love Always,
Jason & Heather Clayton

February 26, 2013

rebecca hilton

ill always love u and miss those big hugs

February 22, 2013

Tammi Ray

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the great privilege of working with Joan at Gadsden Rehab and with Donny on the ambulance. I know from the gleam in their eyes back then how much they loved Ricky and this love can never go away. Know you will see him in heaven for he is surely with his savior. Praying for you all.

February 22, 2013

You are at peace now Ricky. You were a great friend and coworker. Rest in peace!

February 22, 2013

Uncle James-Lucia Foster

Joan, Champ, Levi and Molly, "Ricky will be missed. Love will keep us together in this. Each day is a beautiful gift from God. May His presence in your life bring Strength, Peace and Joy"

February 22, 2013

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Richard Lee (Ricky) Adams, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ricky. And to Ricky it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while supporting combat operations in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Ricky, you are a true American patriot, who served with honor and distinction. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Ricky's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

February 22, 2013

Randall Engle

Rickey I hope that when I pass we see each other inside God's Kingdom. I know we didn't know each other well, and only then in school, but I pray the best for your family, your children, and everyone who cared about you. God Bless you and may He keep you. Much love and heartfelt prayers for all close to you.

February 22, 2013

My deepest condolences may God draw close and give the needed strength and courage to get through this difficult time.

February 21, 2013

frances Roberts

Joan and Donnie and family my prayer are with you all. May God give you strengh and comfort during this sad time .

February 21, 2013

Brad Padgett

May God be with the Adams Family, I had the honor to work with Ricky at Lowes for several years, it was always a pleasure to see how proud he was of his kids. This picture is perfect, a smile that is unforgettable. Love and miss you Ricky !

February 21, 2013

Henryk Zaleski

Rest in peace Marine, you're paid in full.

February 21, 2013

Trent Garmon

Ricky was such a nice guy. I always enjoyed being around him and he was a good football player. Thank God he knew Jesus and I do pray for his family to be at peace about his now being in Heaven. ~Trent

February 21, 2013

Kathy Wolfe

Joan and Champ--My heart is so heavy for you right now. I am praying that God will give you peace. No parent should have to bury their child. God Bless and keep you.

February 21, 2013

Mickey Ray and Michelle Williams

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during your terrible loss. Mickey Ray and Michelle Williams

February 21, 2013

You will all be in our thoughts and prayers...Mickey Ray and Michelle William

February 21, 2013

Jane & Calvin Bishop

Our sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 21, 2013

Bill & Carol Browning

Our son played football with Levi. You could see the look on Ricky's face how proud he was of both of his kids. He was a great father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

February 21, 2013

Benny and Donna Staton

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 21, 2013

Hunter Adams

I am Hunter a really close cousin to his son Levi we do alot together and Ricky was always there for Levi may he rest in peace with god.Ricky was a great man.

February 21, 2013

Levi & Molly Kate
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. I love you both
Teresa Rowan

February 21, 2013

"My prayers go out to Ricky's children, Levi and Molly Kate, and his mother and father, and siblings. We worked together, and he was a very nice guy. He will be truly missed, by myself and many others who knew him. May the Lord bless you and keep you, Ricky." Roslyn Ethridge (Gadsden, Al)

February 21, 2013

J.J. Hicks

I'll always remember Ricky as my teammate in baseball, him blasting home runs and running the bases and coming back to the dugout with a big ol' grin on his face, and my friend since we were kids. Joan and Champ and the rest of Ricky's family, I'm so, so sorry you have to go through losing Ricky way, way too soon. But I know you'll see him again.

February 21, 2013

J.J. Hicks

Ricky, I'll always remember you as my baseball teammate, you hitting towering homers and trotting around the bases with a big ol' grin on your face, and a longtime friend. Joan and Champ, you guys were always great to me, and I don't really know the rest of Ricky's family, but I'm so sorry that you guys had to lose him way, way too early. I know you'll see him again someday though, he'll be the first one to greet you when you get there.

February 20, 2013

The Ankerich's

God Bless your family. Our son's played football together and are in the same grade. Rest in Peace..

February 20, 2013

Sonja Johnson

My heart goes out to his family and friends, what a horrible loss all too soon. He was loved and was always so kind to me in High school. He will be greatly missed. "Semper Fi".

February 20, 2013

Carolyn Foster

Joan ,
I am so sorry to hear of your Loss.
I really know how you feel. My daughter Kathy went to be with Jesus March 3rd 2009. My world has not been the same since. Part of me is missing. I have the hope of seeing her again someday.
I just want you to know I will be praying for you and your family. Prayer got me through and it will you too.
God bless you Joan.

February 20, 2013

Candie Morrison

Ricky.... I was blessed to have you in my life for many year's. Though your presence will deeply be missed I know in my heart that you live on. You were my friend and my wonderful brother.. You will always live through little Levi and Molly... Many prayer's to your family.. Xoxoxo always R.I.P

February 20, 2013

Mike Mckenzie

Joan , sorry to hear of your loss of your son. I will be praying for you and your family Mike Mckenzie (Glencoe,AL.)

February 20, 2013

WandaFox Fox

I know what U R Going Thru. Having lost my own Daughter, Phyllis... My Prayers R with U & all the Family... GOD Bless Love U all....

February 20, 2013

Wyatt Cornelius

Ricky and I went to school together and worked together afterwards! I remember on 9/11 a conversation that he and I had that has stayed with me! God bless his family and children, we will miss him.

February 20, 2013

Jennifer McDaniel-Kyle

My prayer and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

February 20, 2013

edward canon

February 20, 2013

Joan, I can not begin to know what you are going through right now. I am so sorry. I will be praying for the family Sandy Fox Smith

February 20, 2013

Shelley Duncan-Robinson

My thoughts and prayers go to his family and his children at this very difficult time. Let God be your anchor in this awful event.

February 20, 2013

jamie williams

Rickey, You will be missed by so many.I will never forget you,You are a GREAT Father,wonderful Friend and a good person inside and out.My heart goes out to your beautiful babies your mother and Family.My prayers are with you ALL.R.I.P my friend

February 20, 2013

Dora Scott

Joan, I'm praying for you and the family. I'm so sorry to hear about something so tragic as the death of your son, Ricky. Love you Dora

February 20, 2013

S & M Capes

To Levi, Molly & Joan
My family and I were friends with Ricky. He truely loved his family to the fullest, he will truely be missed by everybody.

February 20, 2013

Bethany Yzo (Murray)

Dear aunt Joan and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 20, 2013

A. friend

He will always live on through his kids and knowing he still watches over his family through the eyes of angels. praying for his family and Ricky you will forever be missed.

February 20, 2013

Erica (Jordan) Johnson

My prayers go to the family and friends during this time of loss. Ricky will be greatly missed by many.

February 20, 2013

A. friend

For Joan,Levi&Molly,
Sorry for your lost, he was a great person and a very loveing dad. He will truely be missed, He is always going to be with ya'll watching over ya'll threw the eyes of angels. will be praying

February 20, 2013

Sherry Murray

Dear Aunt Joan... My thoughts and prayers go out to you and family. In JESUS name i pray that he gives you comfort. Love to all. GOD bless. love Sherry Jean Murray (Foster) Taylor, MI

February 20, 2013

Danny L. Handy

Ricky,,You will be missed..SEMPER FI..Marine!! Your Brother..Danny L. Handy

February 20, 2013

Deanie Kaplan

Baby Sister, Joan...I am so sorry about the loss of your precious son, Ricky. My heart goes out to you and all your family. May God hold you all hin His loving arms. blessings and love to you.

February 20, 2013

April Davis

Praying for the family at this time. Ricky was a friend of mine from school. He was such a great guy! He has gone too soon!

February 20, 2013

Sonya Tinker

R.I.P. Ricky. Prayers to all of the family and friends.

February 20, 2013

Christina DuBose

My heart goes out to his family and friends. My prayers are with them during this time

February 20, 2013

lisa bragg

My heart goes out to your family and your sweet little boy and girl! You were a great dad and friend !

February 20, 2013

Andy Kirkland

Didn't know Ricky, but some friends of mine do, and as a Marine it hurts to know another Brother has left us. Thoughts and prayers are with his children and family. Heaven just got a little more safe with a MARINE guarding. God Speed and SEMPER FI

February 20, 2013

Larry & Donna Wood

Joan, Champ, Amanda and all of Rickys family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the precious memories you have give you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

February 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ken & Patsy Phillips

February 20, 2013

Amanda(Mande) "Smothers"Battles

I was a friend & graduate of 1999 class with Ricky & I'm in much prayer for his family especially Levi&Molly. He will be greatly missed & this was so sad to my heart. Gods peace & love be with u all.

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