Claude Adams Jr., 74, of War, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA. Born September 15, 1944 in Warriormine, WV, he was the son of the late Claude Sr. and Lela C. Sexton Adams.

He was a graduate of Big Creek High School. He served in the Army for three years. He was a member of the War Church of God. He worked with Project Life Saver. He was on the board of directors for the McDowell County Ambulance Authority. He was a member of the Berwind Community Watch. He was the Fire Chief of the Berwind Volunteer Fire Department for 33 years and a member of the McDowell County Firefighters Association; serving as Treasurer for 25+ years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother in law Leonard Dougaree, his mother and father in law Darrie and Pat Foster, as well as Johnny and Louise Veselosky who were very dear to his heart.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife Joyce Adams of the home, one son Kevin James Adams and companion Maria Frazier of War, WV, one daughter Heather Claudette Neese Gammon and husband David of Tazewell, VA, two grandsons, Luke Christian Neese of North Carolina and Bryson James Adams of War, WV, one granddaughter, Cierra Brooke Adams of North Carolina, one sister Betty Dougaree of Chester, MD, two brothers, Bill Adams and wife Wilma of Berwind, WV, James Adams and wife Constance of Tazewell, VA, along with many dear nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the War Church of God in War, WV, with Pastor Leroy Richards officiating; burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV; where Military Grave Side Rites will be conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1144 Iaeger, WV.

Friends may call Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the War Church of God in War, WV.

Pallbearers will be members of the local fire departments.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com

Fanning Funeral Home of War is serving the Adams Family