Roderick Yale Adams

1972 - 2017

Roderick Yale Adams obituary, 1972-2017

BORN

1972

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel

6300 Mallard Creek Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Roderick Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Roderick Yale Adams, 45, beloved son of Phillip and Deborah Smith Adams of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, 2017 at CMC-University Hospital in Charlotte.
Roderick was born on March 1, 1972 in Sharon, PA, and had resided for 28 years at the RHA Howell Care Center in Charlotte NC.
In addition to his parents, Roderick is survived by his brother Edward Adams, his paternal grandmother Mrs. Susie Holmes, special aunt Mrs. Vonnie Crawford and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Prentis Adams Sr. and maternal grandparents Hugh Smith and Ruth Lee Wells.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00PM with funeral services starting at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 19, 2017 at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd Charlotte, NC 28262. Immediately following the funeral services, there will be a time of fellowship and remembrance with light refreshments.
Burial will take place at 11:00 AM Tuesday June 20, 2017 at Charlotte Memorial Gardens 7632 Hood Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hope House Foundation (www.hopehousefoundation.org) P.O. Box 61, Huntersville, NC 28078 or North Mecklenburg Women's Club (www.nmwclub.org) P.O. Box 1782, Huntersville, NC 28078 or Healing Dragons of Charlotte (www.healing-dragons.org) P.O. Box 2521, Cornelius, NC 28031.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.mcewenderitachapel.com.

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July 12, 2017

Carmen

Dear Adams family,

So sorry for your loss. May Jehovah bring you peace and help you to endure through this time.

Sincerely, Carmen
A friendly neighbor

June 19, 2017

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, SO SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR LOSS ,MAY GOD DELIVER YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF DESPAIR.. PS 34;17,18

June 18, 2017

Elaine and Gray Harris

Phil and Debbie we are so sorry for the loss of your dear son Rod. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you close during this difficult time


Elaine and Gray Harris

June 18, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God keep you in his tender care.
Rubie williams

June 18, 2017

Michael Roulhac

Debbie and Phil, my sincere condolences to you and the family for your loss.

June 17, 2017

Sherlene Nelson

I am SO sorry cousin! You all are in my prayers! XOXO

June 16, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

June 16, 2017

My deepest condolences in your loss of your dear son may you have the comfort of God at 2Corithians1:3,4

June 16, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 16, 2017

Louella Williams

Hi Debbie and Phil. I am so sorry to hear about Roderick. I know that you are going to miss him dearly. You have fond memories of him to comfort you. Love you all. Take care.
Cousin Nunnie.

June 16, 2017

Danny McCrae

Phil and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and hope you find comfort in know that he is at peace.

June 14, 2017

Faith Douglas

I pray for peace for you at this time as well as God's comfort and healing.

June 14, 2017

Pamela Kiser

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 13, 2017

Marcia and Bob Dynko

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 13, 2017

Bernice Block

May the peace of the Lord be with you at this time. Know that Roderick is in the best care where he will be dancing and singing with the saints who went before him. God Bless

June 13, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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Jun

19

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel

6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

Jun

19

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel

6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

Jun

20

Burial

11:00 a.m.

Charlotte Memorial Gardens

7632 Hood Rd., Charlotte, NC

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McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel

6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

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