Cyrus H. Adams, Jr., 95, also called C.H., of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on March 18, 2023. We will remember the way he lived, with contentment, peace, dignity and grace.
He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Hester Adams; his parents, Sibble (Matthews) and Chester Stanford and Cyrus H. Adams, Sr.; an infant sister, Betty Jean Stanford; an infant granddaughter, Kelly Rose Ritchie. Also, preceded by Joyce Berryhill, friend and companion.
He leaves four daughters to cherish his memory, Linda (Kenneth) Kelley, Janice (Kevin) Ritchie, Donna (Randall) Bibee, and Julia (Patrick) O’Neill; grandchildren, Laura (Alex) Vlk, Tom, David (Allison) and Michelle Kelley, Faith Ritchie, Eric and Anna O’Neill and his great-grandchildren, James, Andrew and Leah Vlk. Also survived by brothers, Joe Stanford (friend Sandra Hill), and Tom (Gail) Stanford; a sister, Carolyn (Dennis) Odem; nephew, Eddie (Kathy) Stanford; nieces, Pam (Ronnie) Bell and Sherry (Kent) White and a nephew, John (Olivia) Odem.
He was born in Florence, AL on July 15, 1927. Later moved to Loretto, TN, graduated from Loretto High School in 1947. Later moved to Detroit and worked at Great Lakes Steel until he retired. He served as combat infantry in the Korean War.
His joy exceeded his suffering. Humble, yet proud, weak, yet strong, his courageous battle has ended. Having bumped his head on the pearly gates many times, he now wears a crown.
He was honored with a Masonic Service and Full Military Honors.
