He was born January 8, 1931, in Grover Hill to John and Mary Ellen (Morris) Adams. Both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Leona V. Martin Cross, who survives in Grover Hill.
Billy worked for the Division of Wildlife – Soil Conservation Services and the Water Shed Services, combined for 42 years. He also served in the Marines.
He is survived by two step-children, Michael (Joyce) Cross of Van Wert and Donna (Jerry) Wannemacher of Ottoville; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a step-son, Philip P. Cross; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Harter and Schier Funeral Home.
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Billy's grandfather Harvey Adams was my great-great-grandfather.
He was born January 8, 1931, in Grover Hill to John and Mary Ellen (Morris) Adams. Both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Leona V. Martin Cross, who survives in Grover Hill.
Billy worked for the Division of Wildlife – Soil Conservation Services and the Water Shed Services, combined for 42 years. He also served in the Marines.
He is survived by two step-children, Michael (Joyce) Cross of Van Wert and Donna (Jerry) Wannemacher of Ottoville; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a step-son, Philip P. Cross; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Harter and Schier Funeral Home.
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Billy's grandfather Harvey Adams was my great-great-grandfather.
Family Members
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Glenn William "Jerry" Adams
1905–1987
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Johney Walter Adams
1908–1999
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Floyd Edward Adams
1910–1968
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James Harvey Adams
1912–1968
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Marie Adams Adam
1914–2007
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Dorothy Adams Gudakunst
1916–1982
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Laverna Wilma "Bonnie" Adams Dudgeon
1918–1993
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Homer Harding "Dick" Adams
1920–2002
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Leta E Adams Bigelow Miller
1922–2002
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Pvt Clayton Lee Adams
1924–1944
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Lewis Ned Adams
1927–2009
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