Thomas E. Adams, age 75, of Xenia, passed away peacefully Monday morning April 18, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side. Tom was born December 10, 1946 in Dayton, the son of Martha (Allan) and Ray Adams.

Tom leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Glenda Adams; son: Allan (Bridey) Adams of Xenia; daughters: Lori (Bobby) Williams of Xenia and Marnie (Tom) Mangan of Jamestown; 6 grandchildren: Michael (Cayla) Adams, Krista (Bryon) Adams-Hess, Claire (Colin) Mangan, Jamie Schwartz, Dakota Mangan and Drake Mangan; 6 great grandchildren: Elijah Hess, Jackson Adams, Thomas Adams, Ella Hess, Scarlett Adams, and Bennett Hess; siblings: Roy (Phyllis) Adams, Barb (Roy) Carter: Charlene (Steve) Helling; Merrie (Dennis) Vandermolen; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Carolyn and Wayne Muterspaw and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray Adams, Martha and Chadwick Crabtree; sister: Nancy Adams; brother-in-law: Gary Madewell and nephews: Shane Muterspaw and Steven Helling.

Tom graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1964. Immediately following his graduation, Tom proudly served in the US Navy until 1970. He retired from Navistar Inc. in 2001, after 30 years of service.
Tom was a generous and kind neighbor and friend, always helping others. He enjoyed many years as a coach and volunteer for SAY Soccer and the YRC Baseball Organization. During his retirement, Tom delivered meals to homebound residents of Xenia and the surrounding area.

Tom will be deeply missed by his loving wife and family. A celebration of his life will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, Tom would have loved donations be made to his favorite charity in his memory, Greene County Youth Activity Fund Inc., 77 E. Market St., Xenia, OH 45385. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.