Paul Junior Adams, age 83, of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO.

Paul was born on October 3, 1937 in Pleasant Hill, MO the son of Leonard and Marie (Mann) Adams.

On July 12, 1969, he and Ruby Thompson were united in Marriage.

Paul Junior grew up working in the family owned business "Adams Field and Produce" in Pleasant Hill.  He left the family business and ventured on his own before enlisting in the United States Army from 1960 to 1967 as a signal operator. While in the Army he was stationed in Germany and then eventually moved to Ft. Carson Colorado before being discharged.

Upon discharge he returned to the Pleasant Hill area and began working for Western Electric (later becoming AT&T) and was a proud member of Local 6360 Communications Workers of America.  He eventually retired from UCM (formerly CMSU) in 2010.

He was an avid supporter of the Special Olympics and he and Ruby coached their daughter Stacy in many events.  He proudly drove the Special Olympics float every year in the UCM Homecoming parade.

He and Ruby welcomed daughter Stacy in 1970. He loved spending time and traveling with his family.  He was a proud father and husband, he always said he was a lucky man to have met Ruby and having Stacy. They loved to host large family gatherings in their home.  His family was so important to Paul.

He was a member of the American Legion and supporter of the Special Olympics and Wounded Warrior project.

Survivors include a sister, Georgia Blackwell, nephew, Rick Blackwell, niece, Sandy Greestreet, Nephew David Adams, and niece Dianna Eason. He is also survived by his step-children, Janice K. Ferrel of Warrensburg, James A. Martin and wife Karen of Warrensburg, and Keith Martin and wife Debbie of Lee's Summit; his grandchildren, Rebecca Ferrel, William Ferrel and wife Stephanie, Jason Martin and wife Charlotte, Brandon Martin, and wife Jasmine, Brent Martin, and Brock Martin. He also had six great-grandchildren, Matthew Peterson, Lenna Peterson, James Martin, Tricia Ferrel, Arturia Martin, and Hadley Martin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Marie Adams, a brother, Donald R. Adams, his daughter Stacy Adams and his wife of 50 years, Ruby Adams.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Special Olympics and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home.