Jerry Adams

Jerry L. Adams, 76, died on Saturday December 1, 2007 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Cory Grove Cemetery near Elkhart. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2007 at Elkhart Christian Church.
Jerry was born January 24, 1931 to Charley and Mary Adams in rural Story county. Returning in 1953 from serving in the Army during the Korean War, Jerry worked at Des Moines Steel. He married Gayle Albaugh on February 24, 1951 in which they had two children. On September 1, 1959, he started Jerry’s Garage in Elkhart until retiring.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gayle; daughter, Peggy (Robert) Ault; son, Ron Adams; grandchildren, Stephanie Ault ( Heath Reynolds), Brian Ault, sister, Ileda (Bruce) Elder, brother, Gerald (Sharon) Adams, many nieces; nephews; cousins; and beloved friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Jerry’s family.
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