Obituary of Frank Adams

Frank H. (Babe) Adams, 89, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bertha Adams. Babe was also preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy M. Adams. Mr. Adams was a lifelong member of Penn Forest Wesleyan Church. He also served proudly with the United States Army Air Corp, during WWII. Surviving are his wife Mary Lou Adams; son Roger Turner; daughter-in-law, Pam Turner; grandson, Marc Alan Turner and fiancee Megan Trevillian; granddaughter, Sara Kristine Turner and brother, Henry Adams of Salem. Also surviving is his sister, Helen Choplin of NC. Survivors also include sisters-in-law, Lottie Turner and Betty B. Turner of Salem; brother-in-law, Oscar Turner and wife Barbara of Rocky Mount. As well as numerous beloved special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Blackford E. Nolan Jr. of Lewis Gale and the VA Hospital for their care and support during this time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Penn Forest Wesleyan Church (540) 772-9482, or a charity of your choice in his name. A service celebrating Mr. Adams life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Simpson Funeral Home with Rev. Myron Atkins and Rev. Brian Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family Monday, March 7, 2011 at Simpson Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, (540) 366-0707.