We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of former UAW Local 412 President Harold Adams, who passed away on April 12, 2020. His service to the membership will never be forgotten. The following is from the family of President Adams.
Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, cards and calls these last 2 months, they mean more than you know. We have finally decided to come together and celebrate our Father. We truly understand if people don’t feel comfortable traveling. Your safety and health is of our utmost importance and we will try to share as much remotely as possible but we desire to come together and mourn, remember and celebrate his life safely. Let us know if you care to join. All are welcome.
Thank you again for your Love and Light
Harold Yates Adams Sr. died early Easter morning, April 12, 2020 in Royal Oak, Michigan.
He was the son of Vernon Coffman Adams and Maude Hartley Adams Jeffrey. He had 3 brothers who proceeded him in death, Charles V. (Sunny), David J. and R. Douglas. Also his half-brother Allan, his stepfather Irving and his stepmother Eudene. He leaves behind his two half-sisters Sharon Wiley and Karen Adams.
He married his high school sweetheart Barbara and they were together for over 54 years before she passed away in 2007.
He was the proud father of 4 boys, Mark Jeffrey (Diane), James Douglas (Ann), Scott Hartley (Robin) and Harold Yates Jr. (Michael/deceased) and their respective families.
He had 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren whom he loved dearly and who kept him forever young at heart.
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, he was a pattern maker by trade. Making cars out of wood for the Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years. He was also a proud member and former President of the UAW Local 412, where he started one of the first prayer groups for workers dealing with addiction, mental health and wellness.
He was a Champion for workers’ rights and anyone who needed him.
He belonged to Emmanuel Bethel Church of Royal Oak since it’s groundbreaking. He was also a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rogers City during he and his wife’s retirement in Northern MI.
He was a devoted husband and father as well as a beloved Uncle, Grandpa and friend. He leaves behind an Amazing landscape of hearts and lives that he has touched, who will forever remember his laugh, the twinkle in his eyes, the kitty in his belly and the song and compassion in his heart.
There will be a Memorial/Celebration of Life on Thursday, July 23rd at 11am at Emmanuel Bethel Church of Royal Oak. (Postponed until further notice)
*It will be outside in tents to honor social distancing protocols*
*Any donations in his honor, please consider the following
Emmanuel Bethel Church
Ted Lindsay Foundation
The Trevor Project
Thank you for loving our Father.
Peace be with you
