John L. Adams

John L. Adams, 78 of Marysville, formerly of Richwood, died unexpectedly Friday morning May 23, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born August 1, 1946 in Richwood to the late Arthur J. and Marion L. (Erwin) Adams. He was also recently predeceased by his loving wife,, they were married September 4, 1965 at the Richwood First United Methodist Church and she died April 24, 2025. John was a 1964 graduate of Richwood High School. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. John was all about his hometown of Richwood. He worked for the post office in Richwood for over 35 yrs. He also coached football and baseball at North Union High School. He and Donna ran the beach area at the Richwood Park, (back in the day). He was a founding member of NUAC and had spent many hours volunteering at Springenfest. John loved his kids and grandkids, when his kids were younger, he helped with Baseball for Boys and Softball for Girls. Whatever activity they were doing, he was involved. When his grandkids arrived, he had a new set of priorities, John was very proud of all his grandchildren. Following retirement from the post office, John continued to help others as a van driver for the Union County Veterans Organization. Surviving are his children, Mike (Deana) Adams of Richwood and Stacy (James) Paul of Marysville Grandchildren, Elizabeth Paul, Sarah Paul, Nicholas Paul, Emily Adams and Liam Adams Siblings, Pat Daymude of Ashley, Becky (Jerry) Whitaker of Marysville and Candy Matney of Monroe, Michigan Numerous nieces and nephews and extended family Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Price Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095 and The Marine Corps. Friends may call Tuesday June 3, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the North Union Local School District (to help those in need with lunch expenses), please put John and Donna Adams in the memo line