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Kyle Adams Obituary
Kyle Adams, 103, of Findlay, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Sunrise of Findlay.
He was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Independence, Virginia, to Thomas B. and Mary Bertie (Joines) Adams.
Kyle proudly served in U.S. Navy from 1941-1946, just shy of six years. He served on the U.S.S. Nicholson. After his service, he married Esther M. Shelley and then shared the next 73 years together. Esther passed away Feb. 8, 2019. He was a member of College First Church of God for over 75 years, where he faithfully served in his strong Christian faith.
Kyle is survived by his children, Barry (Emily) W. Adams, Brad (Kay) W. Adams, Sondra (Jackson) Risner, and Sharon Ann (Bill Pupo) Hanlon; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Barb Shelly and Jackie and Millard Magee.
In addition to his beloved wife, Esther, Kyle was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Vilas, Bain, Walter Adams, Irene Marshall, and Ruth Edwards; and son-in-law, Dave Hanlon.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, until the time of Kyle's funeral at 1 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Sandusky St., Findlay. Burial will follow at Knollcrest Gardens, Arcadia, where full military honors will be celebrated by Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock County Veterans Services, 1100 E. Main Cross St., Ste. 123, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.
Online condolences may be shared with his family at coldrencrates.com.
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Darlene Mattoc
November 3, 2023
Brad and family,
Sorry for your loss! Kyle lived a long and wonderful life. Prayers and condolences are with you all.
Darlene Mattox and Rick Noel
EA
October 31, 2023
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.
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