Robert
Robert "Bob" Adams
d. May 17, 2016
LTC (US Army, Ret), Robert Allan Adams, 69, of Goodview, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. Bob was born on May 25, 1946 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He was the son of the late BG Carroll Edward Adams, Jr. and Dorothy Ronne Adams. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, Judith Dirkes Adams.
Bob graduated from the United States Military Academy with the class of 1968. He furthered his education by earning three master’s degrees in engineering and business administration. Upon graduation from West Point, Bob was commissioned in the Army and dedicated 23 years of service to the nation. He served during the Vietnam War alongside his father. During his time in service Bob was recognized with numerous medals for achievement and honorable service. He risked his life and was severely injured saving two pilots from a helicopter accident. Only a week after the rescue and while recovering from his injuries Bob’s father was killed when his helicopter was shot down. After the loss of his father Bob became a role model and mentor to his younger siblings.
Bob was a member of several civic and local organizations including, AUSA, ALAC, West Point Society of South West Virginia and the Renovation Alliance. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, kayaking and caring for his dogs, cats, and horses. He cherished his church family at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta. After retirement from the US Army, Bob embarked in a second career with R&K Engineering in Roanoke. Bob retired from R&K in 2012 as the CEO and President with tremendous respect and admiration from his colleagues and employees.
Bob is survived by three children, John “Jack” Adams and his wife, Karen, Jennifer Adams Pace and her husband, John and Edward “Ned” Adams and his wife, Kathryn; 4 grandchildren, Jocelyn Baron, Amanda Pace, Evan and Garrett Adams; 3 siblings, Ronne Adams Israel, Jonathan Peter Adams and his wife, Paula and William French Adams and his wife, Deborah Ann; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family would like to say how thankful they are for the love, compassion and attention to their family and the care for Bob with his most recent illness. Words cannot express our thanks and you will forever be in our hearts. For those wishing to make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers and in Bob’s memory please consider Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta VA 24121 and Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta with Father Salvador Añonuevo officiating. The Burial will follow with military honors in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford from 7:00 until 9:00 pm. To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Bob graduated from the United States Military Academy with the class of 1968. He furthered his education by earning three master’s degrees in engineering and business administration. Upon graduation from West Point, Bob was commissioned in the Army and dedicated 23 years of service to the nation. He served during the Vietnam War alongside his father. During his time in service Bob was recognized with numerous medals for achievement and honorable service. He risked his life and was severely injured saving two pilots from a helicopter accident. Only a week after the rescue and while recovering from his injuries Bob’s father was killed when his helicopter was shot down. After the loss of his father Bob became a role model and mentor to his younger siblings.
Bob was a member of several civic and local organizations including, AUSA, ALAC, West Point Society of South West Virginia and the Renovation Alliance. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, kayaking and caring for his dogs, cats, and horses. He cherished his church family at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta. After retirement from the US Army, Bob embarked in a second career with R&K Engineering in Roanoke. Bob retired from R&K in 2012 as the CEO and President with tremendous respect and admiration from his colleagues and employees.
Bob is survived by three children, John “Jack” Adams and his wife, Karen, Jennifer Adams Pace and her husband, John and Edward “Ned” Adams and his wife, Kathryn; 4 grandchildren, Jocelyn Baron, Amanda Pace, Evan and Garrett Adams; 3 siblings, Ronne Adams Israel, Jonathan Peter Adams and his wife, Paula and William French Adams and his wife, Deborah Ann; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family would like to say how thankful they are for the love, compassion and attention to their family and the care for Bob with his most recent illness. Words cannot express our thanks and you will forever be in our hearts. For those wishing to make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers and in Bob’s memory please consider Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta VA 24121 and Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta with Father Salvador Añonuevo officiating. The Burial will follow with military honors in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford from 7:00 until 9:00 pm. To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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