Robert Roy Adams
Freeland, MI
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on January 28, 2021, at the age of 83. The son of the late Melvin Albert “Pete” Adams and Nora (Honsinger) Adams, Bob was born November 10, 1937, in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1955. He continued his education at Bay City Junior College and Northwood University. Robert married MaryJo Parrish on August 19, 1961. She predeceased him on October 30, 2020.
He retired from Catholic Federal Credit Union (Jolt Credit Union) in 2010 after 44 years of service. Bob loved spending time with his family and absolutely adored his grandchildren. He found true joy in helping people and making a difference in the world.
Besides working outside on those “Northern Michigan Days,” Bob enjoyed sailing, traveling and meeting with “The Squad” at Riverside Restaurant.
Surviving are his twin daughters Patricia (Ricardo) Salinas and Pamela (Richard) Stark; granddaughters Mary, Molly and Patty Stark; siblings Richard Adams, Bonnie Alexander, and Becky Adams; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife MaryJo, his parents and brother Roland “Mac” Adams.
A private family burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery to honor Robert Adams’s life. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donating to the online scholarship, Catholic Federal Credit Union-Robert Adams Advised Fund (or by mail to) Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan.