Claude D. “Dave” Adams, age 67 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born April 18, 1950 in Troy to the late Claude and Willa D. (Owens) Adams.

Dave is survived by his wife Laura (Townsley) Adams; his children: Angie (Shawn Garrison) Adams Dodge of Cincinnati, Megan (Chris) Garrity of Troy, and Ryan (Emily) Adams of Cincinnati; two grandchildren: Olivia and Rhys Garrity; and brother Dennis (Lynne) Adams of Union, KY.

Along with his parents, Dave was preceded in death by brothers Dean and Danny Adams.

Dave was a 1969 graduate of Covington High School and received his AC/Refrigeration Certification from ITT.  His hobbies included fishing in Canada, spending time with his children and grandchildren, his fur baby Samson, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and playing Euchre and Poker. He was a former member of Tipp City Eagles Aerie #2201 where he formed many friendships, and was currently a member of Troy Eagles #971. Dave retired in 2007 as a Machinist with AO Smith in Tipp City after 37 years of service.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 3-7PM in the upstairs of the Tipp City Eagles at 202 E. Main St. Tipp City.  Come hungry! An Eagles Memorial Service will be held in his honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Methodist Health Foundation 1800 N. Capitol Ave. 6th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46202 to purchase additional recliners for the ICU waiting room at IU University Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. 

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