John Q. Adams

John Q. Adams, 82, of Elyria, died Thursday, August 15, 2024 at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, Westlake after a 3-year illness.  He was born May 29, 1942 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School.  From 1959-1962, John served with the United States Army stationed in Germany.  He was employed at Ford Motor Company for 45 years, retiring in 2007 as a dealer liaison.  John was a servant of the Lord in numerous capacities at church and 7 mission trips to El Salvador and the Czech Republic. 

John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn D. (nee Wyckoff); daughters, Kelli (Douglas) Hughes of Elyria, Krista (Paul, Jr.) Saylor of Grafton and Kortney (Jim) Paek of Celebration, FL; grandchildren, Joshua, Robert, Jessica, Sarah, Hillary, Morgan, Paul III, Megan, Kyler and Andrew; 7 great-grandchildren and a sister, Barbara Sanchez of Westlake. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Adams.

Friends will be received Monday, August 26, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria.  A funeral service will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Reverend Todd Reynolds officiating.  Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst where Elyria VFW 1079 Honor Guard will present military honors. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Don and Terri Triplett;

Missionaries to El Salvador at www.kingscastle.org.

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