John Howard Adams Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Lanham, Maryland

John Howard Adams Sr.

September 18, 1933 - September 24, 2025 (92 years old)

Lanham, Maryland

John Howard Adams Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Lanham, Maryland

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tomblyn Funeral Home

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John Howard Adams Sr.

September 18, 1933 - September 24, 2025 (92 years old)

Lanham, Maryland

John Howard Adams Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to John Howard Adams Sr. of Lanham, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 24, 2025 at the age of 92. John Howard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As John Howard departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Howard. Though John Howard may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam W. Adams and Helen Sirbaugh Adams; his wife Helen Brown; and his siblings, Jennings Adams, Janet Ganis and Judy Bayes.

He is survived by: his children, John H. Adams, Jr. of Laurel, MD and April E. Faber; and his sister Janie Long of Dayton, OH.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Tomblyn Funeral Home (45 Randolph Ave, Elkins, WV 26241). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tomblyn Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 06

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tomblyn Funeral Home
45 Randolph Ave, Elkins, WV 26241

Mon

Oct 06

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Tomblyn Funeral Home
45 Randolph Ave, Elkins, WV 26241

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