Gary L. Adams

Gary L. Adams , 76 yrs. of age, of South Tamaqua Drive, West Penn Twp., Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Wednesday, November 10, 1943 in Coaldale, the son of the late Lewis and Alma (Whetstone) Adams.  He was also predeceased by at brother, Lynn Nelson Adams. Surviving are; his wife of 44 years, Barbara (Mills) Adams; children, David L. Adams, Mark J. Adams, Jason S. Adams and his wife Kim, Deborah E. Adams and husband Muju. A graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Gary earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tri-State University in Indiana.  He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Returning home, Gary worked for the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds, and retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot having worked there as an Industrial Engineer.  Christian by faith Gary was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua. Gary was a talented mechanic who liked to work on his collection of cars. Gary was a private pilot, member of the Tamaqua American Legion, Antique Automobile Club of America, Train Collectors Assoc., and life member of the National Rifle Assoc. Graveside with Military Honors will be bestowed at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania on Saturday July 18, 2020 at 10 o'clock A.M. In lieu of flowers, thank someone who served in the Military, buy an American made product, and do a good deed for a random stranger. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com