Elmer Alex “Al” Adams, 87, of Lebanon, Ohio died Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 5:22 a.m. at Hillspring of Springboro where he had been residing since 2021.
Al was born June 16, 1938, in Painesville in Lake County, Ohio to Alex and Helen Vojtko Adams. He was a graduate of Harvey High School in Painesville and attended Ohio University.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Mediterranean aboard the USS Forrestall.
Before his retirement, he was an industrial engineer with the Harshaw Chemical Company. Following his retirement, he was assistant manager at the Chardon Lumber Company.
Al was a member of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church; he volunteered with the Lebanon Food Pantry and Matthew 25: Ministries. He had been a longtime member and past president of the Kirtland Kiwanis Club. He formerly coached Little League and was an avid follower of his grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.
He is survived by his wife of 61-years, the former Rebecca Warner whom he married June 20, 1964; two sons, Brad Adams and his wife, Elizabeth, of Clarksville, Ohio and Mark Adams of Sunbury, Ohio; four grandchildren, Josie, Samuel, Ryley and Camryn Adams and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron and Brenda Warner of Washington Court House.
A graveside service, with complete military honors, will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Milledgeville-Plymouth Cemetery with Pastor Peter Larson officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lebanon Food Pantry, P.O. Box 534, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.
Al’s family extends their sincere thanks to Hillspring of Springboro and Ohio Valley Hospice for the excellent care given to Al and the friendship, care and concern shown to the entire family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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We extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your loved ones, Elmer. God is near to those who are brokenhearted and crushed in spirit. May he bless you with strength and courage as you reflect on your loved one in the coming days.
Linda and I send our condolences to Becky and the family. Elmer and I were cousins and both former Marines and most of all Hungarians. I have many happy memories of our youth in Fairport and Painesville. So happy we were able to visit Becky and Al a couple of years ago. Rest in peace and Semper Fi.