Linn “Whitey” ADAMS, 575 Chadd’s Ford Way, Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 18, 1996 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Whitey was born September 5, 1950 in Toledo, OH, the son of John D. and Frances M. (SCHLEGEL) ADAMS. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, and was an Industrial Engineer in Plastics. Whitey was currently employed at Atlantic Automotive Component in Benton Harbor. He was a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers and the Almena United Methodist Church. On March 17, 1978 in Bowling Green, OH, he was united in marriage to the former Beverly K. FORD, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Gerid and Justin ADAMS at home; mother, Frances ADAMS of Bowling Green, OH; 2 sisters and spouses, Gail (Arthur) GROFF of Jerry City, OH, and Judy (Archie) DILSAVER of Bowling Green, OH; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Dwight ADAMS; and a sister, Jackie (ADAMS) BAUMBARGER. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Almena United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol A. Newman officiating. Interment in West Oshtemo Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Adams-Zolp Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Almena United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday evening, December 22 at 7 p.m. at the Plain Congregational Church in Bowling Green, Ohio, with the Rev. Gene Huntzinger officiating. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec 1996 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)