Thomas E. Adams, Jr.

Thomas Earle Adams, Jr. died on March 14, 2011. He was 75 years old. Born in Baltimore on January 27, 1936, he was the son of the late, Thomas E. and Mildred Sheckels Adams. He served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1956 in Army Security, both in Korea, during the last phases of the Korean War, and at Ft. Devens, MA, until his honorable discharge. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Adams earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Atlantic Southern University in June of 1960. He worked as a claims manager for German, Hersloff and Swanson Insurance Company until his retirement. Mr. Adams was an avid fan of Drum Corps, traveling across the country to attend competitions. He was an active participating member of The Yankee Rebel Drum and Bugle Corps from Baltimore, marching in the Corps Color Guard. He was a member of Trinity Cathedral in Easton, as well as a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 70 in Easton, and the E.E. Streets Memorial VFW Post 5118 in Easton. He assisted in the founding of the local Big Brothers and Big Sisters as well as the Waterfowl Festival. He served as Chairman of the American Legion Boys State as well as counselor during Boys State week-long program every year in June for many years. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn B. “Kitty” Adams of Harmony; his daughter, Kimberly T. Dulin (Jeffery Lee Dulin); his step-children, Kathryn A. Yeager (Barry L. Yeager) and James G. Bernstein (Denise G. Bernstein); his grandchildren: Samantha Lynn Yeager, Eric Dale Dulin and Justin Michael Bernstein; his nieces: Lynda Lee Rogers and Robin D’Amico; his nephew Glenn Charles Grasso; and his former wife, Patricia A. Till of Chincoteague, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Elizabeth Grasso and his brother, Irving Adams. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Trinity Cathedral in Easton. A committal service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Legion Boys State Program, c/o Department of Maryland, 101 North Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Easton.

Thomas E. Adams, Jr.

January 27, 1936 - March 14, 2011