Frank W. Adams

Frank W. Adams passed away Friday, August 7, 2015, at the age of 91 at his home in Atherton, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Road Chapel, 509 South Noland Road, Independence, MO, 64050. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2015, also at the Chapel. Burial immediately following in Salem Cemetery, Independence, MO.

Frank was born in Atherton, MO, on September 19, 1923, to J.W. (Bill) and Geneva (Smith) Adams. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1941. He then attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he received a degree in agriculture. Frank was also an Army Veteran of World War II.

Frank was a farmer, land developer, and home builder. He was the fourth generation to farm the Adams land in Atherton. He was president of the Jackson County Potato Grower's Association; served on the Ft. Osage School Board; and for many years served on and chaired the Jackson County Planning Commission. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution; Civil War Round Table of Western MO; Sons of Confederate Veterans; Jackson County Historical Society; Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Military Order of Stars & Bars; and a lifetime member of the Victorian Society.

Besides Frank's love for farming, he enjoyed hunting, gardening, and all things family.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Geneva, and his wife of 60 years, Janann. He is survived by his children, Mark (Barbara) Adams of Phoenix, AZ; Bruce (Caroline) Adams of Olathe, KS; Susan (Robert) Fields of Vero Beach, FL; 5 grandchildren: Whitney Adams, Seth and Sara Fields, Rachel and Michael Adams; and 5 great grandchildren: Brenna, Logan, and Frank Easter, Carys Fields, and Nadya Fields.

Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 East 42nd Street South, Unit 600, Independence, MO 64055, or Atherton United Methodist Church. Online condolences to www.nolandroadchapel.com. Arr: Noland Road Chapel, 509 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64050, 816-252-8900.