Robert Henry Adams
Published on August 2, 2024
Robert Henry Adams originally from Piscataway, NJ; was a former resident of New Holland PA passed away peacefully July 30,2024 at Maple Farms Nursing Home in Akron. He was the son of the late Henry and Dorothy Adams. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann Adams.
Robert worked as a milkman, bus driver and clerk at the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg, PA. He then retired from the Leola Post Office in Pennsylvania as a letter carrier. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 thru 1955 during the Korean War. He served four more years in the Air Force Reserves.
During his active duty he made the rank of staff sergeant and was an assistant Chaplain. Bob was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed camping, playing the piano and organ. He was an avid train buff. He was one of the organists at the First Baptist Church in New Holland, PA. He loved his God and lived according to his word.
He is survived by his sister, Ruth Lynne Hardgrove, wife of the late Melvin Hardgrove; three children: Deborah Minnerly, wife of Kenneth; Mark A. Adams, husband of Suzanne; and Linda Hoover, wife of Mark; six grandchildren, Brian Adams husband of Lisa; Jason Minnerly, husband of Catherine; David Minnerly, husband of Blondine; Leanne Buckner, wife of Patrick; Matthew Adams, companion of Byanka Chavarria; and Justin Quartuccio; six great-grandchildren, Kaylie Minnerly, fiancée of Albert Evers; Cara Minnerly; Madelyn Adams; Ryland Adams; and Bryson Adams.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Adams, grandchild Christopher Adams; and great-grandchild, Caden Buckner.
He will be laid to rest at Memory Gardens in Ephrata, PA with full military honors.