Mr. Adam N. Lemons

      To Mr. Adam N. Lemons, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Adam, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Adam really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

      Adam was born on February 18, 1985 at St. John's South Macomb Hospital in Warren, Michigan. His parents were Robert Lemons and Susan Wightman. Adam was raised in Roseville, Michigan. Even as a child, Adam had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

      Always a good playmate, Adam was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Adam managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Adam was raised with two siblings. He had one older brother, Aaron and a younger sister, Andrea.

      All of Adam's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Adam experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in soccer and basketball. In his spare time he liked to bike and swimming. Adam's memorable achievements included a 3rd Place in the Spelling Bee.

      Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that Adam was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, Adam simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Adam, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was Adam's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” Adam graduated from Roseville High School in 2003. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was History. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was Mr. Burns. Adam went to Barber College and was one of the best in his class.

      Adam never actually encountered a stranger in his dealings with people. He was drawn to individuals and crowds, using his gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate his audience. This quality allowed Adam to continually develop new relationships, ever widening his circle of friends. Adam delighted in his role among all his acquaintances, because he viewed them all as potential spectators for his performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Adam was always right at home putting on a show among his friends. Adam utilized his interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of his best friends were Robert Gucski, 'lil Steve', Cory Qualls, Jessica Holbrook, and Carrie. Later in life, he became friends with Z, Tay, Ronny Wells, Jay Casler, Arthur, Aaron, and Lou. Adam loved sharing life and having his home filled with people he knew.

      The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Adam very easy to approach. On August 31, 2002 Adam exchanged wedding vows with Maria Teresa Pelino at Faith Victory Church of New Baltimore, Michigan. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.

      Perhaps the reason Adam related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. Adam was blessed with two children, one son, Joseph and a daughter, Kailey. Adam had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. Adam's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Adam had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

      At work, as in life, Adam was a real “people person. ” he had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Adam liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Adam was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Adam's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see Adam as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was Pizza Delivery. He was employed on and off at every Pizza Place you can name.

      Adam enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Adam liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were making music, rapping, playing basketball, listening to music, and playing with his kids. Adam was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

      Adam felt excited and challenged by sports. Even if he wasn’t the best, Adam loved to participate and thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the pleasure of being around other people. Adam relished the opportunities where he could make an impact, and he would often push himself to play above his abilities. A quick thinker who understood the basics, Adam never seemed to get caught off guard, even when confronted with unexpected conflict. Recreational sports included football and basketball. Adam was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were DETROIT Basketball, Football, and Hockey.

      Adam had an endless appetite for new and different activities. He was always ready to join in the fun and add his flair and energy to an organization. Because of his personality, his humor, and his ability to get along with everyone, Adam's service was greatly valued by the organizations to which he belonged. Adam's interest in music lead him to be a member of B-Squad, a rap group.

      Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Adam recognized that his faith was important to him throughout his life. He was a member of Roseville Missionary for 5 years and Roseville Evangelistic for 2 years. During that time, his son Joseph played Jesus in an Easter play, with the Bible School.

      Living life in the fast lane suited Adam just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included going to Florida and Disney World with his family, and staying in a condo.

      Adam was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of Adam's favorites was his cat, Matt. They were best friends for 5 years. His family was rounded out by many dogs and cats throughout his life.

      Adam passed away on November 6, 2009 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Maria Pelino(Lemons), his children Joseph(6) and Kailey(4), his mother Susan Wightman(David), father Robert(Cheryl) Lemons, brother Aaron(Denise) Lemons, sister, Andrea Lemons, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Visitation will be Saturday, 4-8 pm. And Sunday, 1-8 pm. At Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road (south of 18 Mile Road), Clinton Township and Monday, November 16, 2009, 10 am. Until time of funeral service at the funeral home. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, Section "Most Holy Trinity", Crypt A - 766.

      Adam brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Mr. Adam N. Lemons lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.