Wesley Earl Adams Jr.

Adams, Wesley E. Jr., 51, December 22, 2011.
    BRIDGEWATER & HODGDON – Wesley Earl Adams Jr., 51, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born on Feb. 10, 1960, in Beaufort, South Carolina, the son of Wesley E. Adams Sr. and Elsie Adams.
A graduate of Hodgdon High School, Northern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Wes never let illness get in the way of living life to the fullest.
In Wes’ world, kindness was the only law and everyone was equal. Strangers who met him left as friends. Some of his favorite times were spent celebrating Christmas Eve and other important events with his wife, Bobbie Jo (Neilander) Adams and her family. He spoke to his father at least once a day and also cherished the time he spent with friends, crowded around a table at a restaurant, their laughter bouncing off the walls.
While at UMPI, he was active in the campus community, serving on the Student Senate and working on the campus newspaper staff. In 2000, he was one of 12 designees named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Wes worked as a long haul truck driver and broker and made countless friends while on the road. The recipient of a donor organ that extended his life, he advocated for organ donation and supported the National Kidney Foundation.
Wes was predeceased by his mother; and his sister, Connie Adams Marquis, who he was very close to.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Bobbie; his father, Wesley Adams Sr. of Homosassa, FL; his father-in-law, Bob Neilander; his step father-in-law, Chuck McIntire; and his wife’s family, all of Bridgewater. He also leaves behind his nephew, Wesley Michael Marquis of Bangor; and close friends, Chris Harvey and Eric Good of Monticello, and Jen Lynds of Littleton.
He is greatly missed by the Lunney, McIntire and Neilander families.
A celebration of his life was held on Dec. 24 at the Free Baptist Church in Bridgewater with Pastor Dino Zefferino presiding. Burial will follow in the summer. Those who wish to honor Wesley can do so by donating in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation. Wes also would be very pleased if you would consider being an organ donor. Donations can also be made to Toys For Tots, C/O Bernie Reece at the John A Millar Civic Center in Houlton.