Lewis “Max” Adams passed away at home on August 17, 2024, after suffering two strokes months earlier. He was the beloved husband of Christine J. Adams to whom he was married for 66 years and the devoted father of Lewis M. Adams, Jeffrey L. Adams (deceased), and Lori J. Gleason and the grandfather of Thomas J. Gleason. He is also survived by his brother Bruce Adams and predeceased by parents Walter and Alice Adams and brothers Philip, Wayne, and Barry Adams.
Born on the Mattaponi Indian Reservation in King William County in Virginia, he was very proud of Native American heritage. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea and devoted his professional career to serving his fellow veterans in the Veterans Administration.
Lewis’s family will hold a viewing and memorial service to celebrate his life and the love he shared with those around him. Family and friends are invited to join them on Monday, August 26, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for the viewing and a memorial service starting at 11:00 am at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home at 3301 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Mattaponi Indian Baptist Church.
