In Memory Of
Herbert L Adams
1926
2017
Herbert L Adams
June 25, 1926 — January 9, 2017
Adams, Herbert L., was born to Harrison and Katherine (Roecker) Adams on June 25, 1926 in Covington, Miami County, OH. He passed away on January 9, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tammie; 4 sisters Flo, Ann, Alvena, and Bertha; 3 brothers Lester, Ray, and Harold; 2 grandsons.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Viola Baumgardner; daughter Kathy Adams of Bradenton FL; step-sons Keith (Mary Jane) Fox of Kettering, Ron (Lydia) Fox of Miamisburg, and Steve (Janie) Fox of Farmersville; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.
Mr. Adams was from a musical family and blessed with an abundance of musical talent. He learned to play the fiddle before the age of five. He had a beautiful voice.
He attended Piqua High School before joining the United States Army.
After leaving the service he played country music with Ray Whitley, Dick Morgan, and Bill Callahan in California for a number of years. He returned to Ohio where he played on WLW radio. He and his first wife, Kay Adams, played on Midwestern Hayride, had their own show in Indianapolis and were part of Ernie Lee's Good Day Show in Florida. Herb played the fiddle and sang while Kay played guitar and sang. They wrote many of their own songs which they recorded on the King Records label.
Herb returned to Troy, OH and on March 20, 1972 he married his beloved and devoted wife Viola Baumgardner. They worked and retired together at Hobarts and were inseparable for the next 44 years. Viola loved to be a part of his musical life as he continued to play music with his own group, Herb Adams and the Sidekicks. They performed on local radio shows and events in the Troy area. One of the members of his group was his lifelong friend Paul Deal.
Herb will be sadly missed by his wife Viola and family.
The family would like to thank Miller Farm Place and Crossroads Hospice for his care.
The family will receive friends on Friday January 13, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, starting at 10am until time of service at 11am.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tammie; 4 sisters Flo, Ann, Alvena, and Bertha; 3 brothers Lester, Ray, and Harold; 2 grandsons.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Viola Baumgardner; daughter Kathy Adams of Bradenton FL; step-sons Keith (Mary Jane) Fox of Kettering, Ron (Lydia) Fox of Miamisburg, and Steve (Janie) Fox of Farmersville; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.
Mr. Adams was from a musical family and blessed with an abundance of musical talent. He learned to play the fiddle before the age of five. He had a beautiful voice.
He attended Piqua High School before joining the United States Army.
After leaving the service he played country music with Ray Whitley, Dick Morgan, and Bill Callahan in California for a number of years. He returned to Ohio where he played on WLW radio. He and his first wife, Kay Adams, played on Midwestern Hayride, had their own show in Indianapolis and were part of Ernie Lee's Good Day Show in Florida. Herb played the fiddle and sang while Kay played guitar and sang. They wrote many of their own songs which they recorded on the King Records label.
Herb returned to Troy, OH and on March 20, 1972 he married his beloved and devoted wife Viola Baumgardner. They worked and retired together at Hobarts and were inseparable for the next 44 years. Viola loved to be a part of his musical life as he continued to play music with his own group, Herb Adams and the Sidekicks. They performed on local radio shows and events in the Troy area. One of the members of his group was his lifelong friend Paul Deal.
Herb will be sadly missed by his wife Viola and family.
The family would like to thank Miller Farm Place and Crossroads Hospice for his care.
The family will receive friends on Friday January 13, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, starting at 10am until time of service at 11am.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, January 13, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Friday, January 13, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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