Richard F. Adams, 95, formerly of Johnson Street in Union Township, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Avalon Care Center in New Castle. He was born in West Pittsburg on Oct. 6, 1928, the son of the late Richard Patrick 'Red' Adams and Cecelia (Myszkauckas) Adams. Mr. Adams married Carol Ruth (Rashid) Adams on May 7, 1955; she survives in New Castle. Mr. Adams was a superintendent of building operations for the University of Alabama retiring after 16 years. Prior to that, he worked for Rockwell Axel and Columbus Services for a number of years. He was a United States Marine and Air Force Veteran of the Korean Era, serving in China. While in the service, he played football and baseball for the miliary. Mr. Adams was an avid Alabama football fan, enjoyed dancing, big band music, golfing and bowling. He was owner/operator of Lincoln Knolls Bowling Ally for a number of years. He also was a baseball, softball, basketball and football official for many years. Mr. Adams, above all, loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, William 'Bill' Tanner.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Richard 'Rick' F. Adams, Jr. and wife, Debra, of Simi Valley, Calif.; Kimberly A. Tanner, of New Castle, Lory A. Hiler, of New Castle, and Kelly A. Meggs and husband, Gary, of North Port, Ala.; thirteen grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Funeral Rites on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 5 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish- St. Mary Church. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m. Father John Gizler will officiate. Burial will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be sent to: www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.