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Leon William Adams

Birth	:	5 Feb 1919 Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death	:	11 Aug 2009 Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial	:	Kirkwood Cemetery, Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8741989, -83.4828033
Description	:	Leon was born the son of the late Bessie L. Adams and Thurman G. Adams. A 1941 graduate of the University of Delaware, he was elected president of his class and was also a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Following graduation, he would go on to serve his country proudly in the US Army during World War II. From 1946 to 1959, Mr. Leon and his beloved wife, Theresa C. Schreppler Adams, owned and operated Sussex Hardware in Seaford. In 1960 he established the independent insurance firm, Leon W. Adams Agency in Newark. Other offices were located in Wilmington... Read More	Leon was born the son of the late Bessie L. Adams and Thurman G. Adams. A 1941 graduate of the University of Delaware, he was elected president of his class and was also a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Following graduation, he would go on to serve his country proudly in the US Army during World War II. From 1946 to 1959, Mr. Leon and his beloved wife, Theresa C. Schreppler Adams, owned and operated Sussex Hardware in Seaford. In 1960 he established the independent insurance firm, Leon W. Adams Agency in Newark. Other offices were located in Wilmington and Seaford. In 1985, he was named National Agent of the Year for Travelers Insurance. Active in his community, Mr. Leon was a member of Hiram Lodge #21, AF & AM, the Nur Temple, and the Lions Club. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of Delaware National Bank. He greatly enjoyed playing golf throughout his life and was a member of both the Seaford Golf and Country Club and the Newark Country Club. Other favorite hobbies included coin collecting, reading, gardening, and collecting antique red glass (particularly Bohemia glass). He was a seasoned traveler as well, and had visited countries all over the world. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Theresa; son, L. William Adams, Jr. of Elkton, MD; daughter, Catherine Adams Masek of Severa Park, MD; sister, Beatrice Shockley of Millsboro, DE; and grandchildren, Afton E. Adams, Edward A. Masek, and Sarah R. Masek.

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Where is Leon William Adams's memorial?
Leon William Adams's memorial is located at: Kirkwood Cemetery, Union Township, Madison County, USA.
When did Leon William Adams death?
Leon William Adams death on 11 Aug 2009 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leon William Adams's memorial?
Latitude: 39.8741989
Longitude: -83.4828033

Family Members:

Parent

Thurman G. Adams Sr.

(1894 - 1989)

Bessie Lillian Adams

(1896 - 1984)

Spouse

Theresa C Schreppler Adams

(1918 - 2017)

Siblings

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Coordinate: 39.8741989, -83.4828033

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16. Garrett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9030991, -83.3933029

17. Old Davidson Burying Ground
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18. Deer Creek Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9369960, -83.4163250

19. Arbuckle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9583015, -83.4644012

20. Brighton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9342003, -83.5686035

21. Statler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7907982, -83.4128036

24. Correl Cemetery
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