Johnny Roger Adams, age 75, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Elara Caring Hospice on January 17, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born on June 7, 1949, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Lloyd Elvin and Catherine Patricia (Kelly) Adams.
Johnny was employed at the General Motors Willow Run plant as a painter for over thirty years, until his medical retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved riding motorcycles, especially his Harley. He also owned several antique cars and enjoyed going to car shows. Johnny was also always ready for going out to eat.
Johnny is survived by his long time significant other, Raylene Brannon of Tipton, MI; his children, Patrick Adams of Tecumseh, MI and Kerry Adams of Belleville, MI; his grandchildren, Brianne (Keenan) Denney and John Adams II, both of Adrian, MI, and Seth Deck of Belleville, MI; ten great-grandchildren, John III, Kenzey, Maddison, Justyce, Reign, Novell, and Harmony Adams, and Paxton, Grayson, and Brynleigh Denney.
In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Lorenzo Adams; his brother, Jimmy Adams; his grandmother, Kathleen Adams, whom he loved dearly and missed every day, often speaking of her even until the time of his death; and a daughter-in-law, Dawn Adams.
Johnny’s children would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Raylene for tirelessly caring for their dad while on Hospice care at home. The family would also like to thank Elara Caring Hospice for their prompt, kind, and compassionate care. Special thanks to his nurse, Chad, for always making us feel better by his explanations, suggestions, and willingness to listen. Also, a special thanks to Elara Caring Hospice Aide Kayla for providing exceptional care, going above and beyond, and for always showing up. Thank You!
Funeral services for Johnny will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025, officiated by Pastor Tom Hawkins at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Visitation will take place at 11:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh, MI. Memorial contributions in honor of Johnny may be made to the Lenawee Humane Society