Joseph Adams

Joseph Adams, 82, died in Painesville, Ohio on December 17, 2018. 

He was born February 20, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Elizabeth Adams. 

He was a beloved member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses since his baptism on June 22, 1952 in Burton, Ohio, and served for 18 years as a full-time minister. His greatest joy was that his entire family are faithful servants of Jehovah. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who will be greatly missed. 

Joseph was predeceased in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Adams. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cyenda; three daughters, Rebekah (Ron) Reichard, Julie (Andy) Wilson, and Rachel (Randy) McIntosh; three grandsons, Mitchell McIntosh, Ethan McIntosh, and Baruch Wilson; one sister, Shirley (Dave) Hillard; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 7320 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, Ohio. 

A reception will follow to visit with family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., Attn: Accounting, 900 Red Mills Road, Walkhill, NY 12589-5200.