Erlon Edward Adams Sr.

Erlon Edward Adams Sr, 86 of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully on October 24th 2023. He is survived by his wife of 51 years JoAnne Adams(Lemieux), 79, His Son Erlon Jr and wife Ginny, Stepson David Clark, Daughter Bobbie-Jo Roach of Rochester and Son John Adams and Wife Pamela of Littleton NH. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by his Parents Avis(Dyer) and Arnold Adams, daughter Sue Ellen of Massachusetts, and sisters April Adams, Arlene Shaw and her husband Robert Shaw of Dover. Erlon "Earl" graduated from Dover High School in 1955. From there he enlisted into the United States Air Force as a KC-135 Crew Chief and completed almost 7 full years of service until he was Honorably Discharged in 1965. From the service he became a Auto Body repair technician and then opened Adams Auto Body/Adams Auto Kustom at his home until 1998. Earl formed a passion for building things which ultimately led him into the NH Soap Box Derby. At 15 he reigned victorious as the 1952 State Champion and represented NH in Akron Ohio and raced against kids from all over the country. He was an avid freshwater and saltwater fisherman, enjoyed shooting firearms, never missed a Nascar race, and in 2004 he finally saw his beloved Red Sox win the World Series. Being a car enthusiast, he was commonly found at any one of the local Car Shows displaying his Custom PT Cruiser that was built with the help of his late friend Mo. Earl was a staunch supporter of our military veterans. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 7 in Rochester and worked with the Rochester Veteran's Council where he would have regular Breakfasts, Cookouts, Holiday parties, and other events to help raise money for veterans from all over the surrounding communities. A wake will be held at R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home at 86 South Main St. in Rochester NH 03867 on Tuesday November 7th from 2pm -5pm followed by a celebration of Life at the American Legion Post 7 on Eastern Ave in Rochester NH. Burial service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH for immediate family only.