Strother Adams, Jr.

Date of Death: September 20, 2019

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visitation

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Tuesday 9/24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Bethel Lutheran Church

2077 N. Frederick Pike

Winchester, VA 22603

Wednesday 9/25, 11:00 am

memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:
Bethel Lutheran Church
2077 N. Frederick Pike
Winchester, Virginia 22603
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
(to support kidney cancer)
750 East Pratt Street, Suite 1700
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Strother Adams, Jr., 70, of Frederick County, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2019. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Strother was born in 1949 in Winchester, Virginia, son of the late Strother and Gertie Adams. He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 1969 and attended Lord Fairfax Community College. Strother served with the Winchester Army National Guard. He was a home builder in the Winchester area. Strother was a member of the Strasburg Moose Lodge 403, enjoyed golfing and football. He attended and was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.
No one was a stranger to Strother whose vibrant personality inspired the lives of so many. His contagious smile and humor would light up a room. Known as Paw Paw, Strother adored his five grandchildren.
He married Susan Snapp on May 18, 1975 in Winchester, Virginia.
Surviving with his wife are daughters, Jenn Adams Blue (David) of Arlington, Virginia and Cindy Adams Auten (Adrian) of Winchester, Virginia; grandchildren, Emma and Jack Auten, Brady, Harper and Mason Blue; sisters, Linda Martin, Mildred Lineberg, Gloria Crosen, Janie Clevenger, and Vonda Adams, all of Winchester, Virginia; brothers, Larry Adams of Winchester, Virginia, Bobby Adams of Slanesville, West Virginia, and David Adams of Stephens City, Virginia.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 am on Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church, 2077 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, Virginia with Reverend Dr. David Young officiating. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Strother’s memory to Bethel Lutheran Church, 2077 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, Virginia 22603 or to support kidney cancer please make contributions to Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

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Susie, so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Strother and his family. You may not remember me. I am Brenda Haines Grill’s sister. Praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.

To all his brothers and sisters, so sorry for your loss. We all grew up together with one house between us on Orchard Ave. We spent lots of time together and had good times. May God keep you during this sad time.

Always made me smile.

Susie and family - We always looked forward to family events that included Strother as we were guaranteed a story that ended in a chuckle. He will always have a warm spot in our hearts. Love, Sandra, Mike, Natalie and Alex

Suzie and family, Donna and I loved Strother--the house he built for us, The time we got to spend with you both and the wisdom mixed with humor Strother provided in every conversation. We all should know with his untimely passing that shorts are now fashionable in heaven with Strother`s arrival.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Dear Susan and Family, We were so sad to hear of Strother's passing. We did not know he was sick, and we hope he was not in pain. Ben spent the weekend talking about all his memories of Strother growing up, and even though I only met him twice I have plenty of memories too. He was a such a big personality with such a kind heart. We send you love and support, please know we are thinking of you this week and moving forward. With love, Ben, Laura, Katie, Luci and Oliver

Susan. Sorry for your loss. He was a great person. Crystal and Bobby

Susan.. I am so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen you and your family during this time.

Strother was a close friend and I send condolences to all the family. He will be missed.

Lonnie Cullers

Susie,I don’t have the words to say to tell you how much I’m thinking of you and your family. Strother was one heck of a Man. His humor and the Love for his Family was what made that Smile he always had. Larry and I will always remember him in his tan shorts. Winter or Summer. Just please know our Prayers are with You and Your Family. Love to All❤️

So sorry to hear of Strother's passing. He was a great man and friend. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

David & Karen, I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your back door neighbors, Max & Dottie

Susie and family, Sorry for your lost. Even though we didn't see each other often I thought of him often and know he will be missed.

Sorry for your loss. JWHS '58

Tuff as NAILS. I will miss him.

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We're so deeply sorry for your loss. Strother was a great person. Always had a great sense of humor and never had anything bad to say about anyone.

A sad day for a kind soul. Strother took me and my Brother at an early age to teach us what it means to be a good men. He taught us to be tough in challenging times and kind to those who where less fortunate in life. That message echo all my life as well as my philanthropy. I followed Strother in sports wrestling as District Champion, went into the Army and later Shepherd Football with the great coach Walter Barr. Although in time we drifted apart as old friends and family do in life my memories of his motivations and don’t quit Larry unless it is on your terms became my moral compass. Someone told me once that I would never go to college and Strother said don’t listen to them believe in yourself. After graduating from Harvard and later becoming a professor at Shepherd and Harvard University I contribute it my uncle don’t quit attitude. Susie and the girls have always been the kindness ladies I ever knew and will always be in my prayers. It is rare for a poor kid to get out of poverty but Strother lead the way for me and my Brother to follow. Forever grateful and we will join the great team in heaven one day. Say hi to Grandma and mom! ❤️

Sending our deepest sympathy. Strother was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. May it give you some comfort to know we are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. David and Cindy Henson Wert JWHS Class of '69

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

One of the nicest and most down to earth person I've ever known.So sorry for his family's loss.

Dear Susan. Please accept our deepest condolences. We are so sad for you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Art Warren

Sending my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Susan. Please accept our deepest condolences. We are so sad for you and all your family. Pat and Art Warren.

Susie & girls. I am so very sorry to hear of Strother's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. He was truly a nice person.

Susie, we are so sorry for Strother's passing. We will always remember him fondly. He always made you feel at home no matter where you were. He was a very loving friend.

Susie, We are so sorry to hear of Strother's passing. We will always remember him fondly! He always made us feel at home, no matter where it was.

Strother built us a gorgeous home. A caring man who took pride in his little village in Granville Estates. We will miss you our friend

You will be missed and our family had the pleasure of knowing you for many years!

Susie and family, I'm so very sorry to hear that Strother passed away. Sending prayers for you all. May you rest in peace Strother.

One of the funniest sweet fellows you would ever meet. Always had a smile and have never heard anyone say anything bad about this great man. You will be missed by many.

Gonna miss that smile and those jokes! ♥️

You are now with the Heavenly Father

Strother was one in a million. He was so welcoming to our family and we have been so grateful to live in his beautiful community. We will always remember that little brown truck, that big smile and the friendly honk. It won’t be the same in Granville Estates without Strother. Prayers and hugs to all of you.

Will always remember your wonderful smile and how you always had a way of putting a smile on everyone's face... what a sweet, kind wonderful man!??

We sure will miss Strother’s big smile ! May you find peace now to know no more suffering for Strother ! Many memories we will keep in our hearts ♥️ David and Wanda King

Uncle Strother, what can I say? You were very instrumental in my life! You taught me to measure twice and cut once. How to drive a 16-penny nail into a 2x4. How to work hard and play hard all those summers. Your character, work ethic, and inspiration cannot be replaced and will be always cherished. I will miss you very much! Love, Chris

Thanks for welcoming us to your neighborhood and trusting us to take care of the first house you built ! You will be missed / John and Julie Aemmer

Susan and family - we are so very sorry to hear about Strother passing. Please know you are in our hearts and thoughts / John and Julie Aemmer

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.