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of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Flint, Detroit, and Ann Arbor, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home in Chelsea. He was born April 8, 1940 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles Francis and Thelma Ruth (Miller) Adams.  Gary graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit, class of 1958. He then went to the University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Gary worked as a Research Scientist on the U of M North Campus, Willow Run Lab, and the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan. Gary was active at the Ward Presbyterian Church in Detroit, where he met Janet; and more recently, was a member of the Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea.

Gary married Janet Louise Calley on September 1, 1962, at Ward Presbyterian Church in Detroit, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, John Francis (Lisa) of Manchester; daughters, Judith Marie (William) Nieusma of Oakton, Virginia, and Jean Louise (Ray) Bruening of Prosperity, South Carolina; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Jean Marie Radway.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec. 22, 1:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Pastor Jeff Heim officiating. The family received friends Sunday from Noon until 1pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Bible Church, P.O. Box 250, Chelsea, MI 48118 or Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

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