July 12, 1930 – Sept. 28, 2012
Roger G. Adams, 82, of Sweet Home died Sept. 28, 2012.
He was born in Hamilton Township, Mich. to Maurice and Blanche (Goodrich) Adams.
He lived in Michigan until he moved his family to Sweet Home in 1963.
Mr. Adams farmed in Michigan on the family homestead. He was a mechanic, working on cars and small engines while in Oregon. He was well known in the community for being an expert chainsaw mechanic.
He enjoyed wood working, painting and glass bead making. He loved hunting, fishing and gold panning.
Mr. Adams is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sonya Adams; sons Steven and Daniel; daughter Vicki Fox; daughter-in-law Robin Adams and Susie O’Brian; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, all of Sweet Home.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Adams-Brandt in 2010; and son David B. Adams in 2012.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.