David L. Adams

David L. Adams, age 94, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Wooded Glen Assisted Living in Springfield, surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1932, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Donald and Thelma (Yeazell) Adams.

As a teenager, David began working as a young farmer on his family’s dairy farm, Windy Hill Farms for over 20 years, later he worked for the telephone companies, Ohio Bell, AT&T, Ameritech, retiring after 24 years. He also worked as a volunteer with Box 27 Associates, supporting the Springfield Fire Division, Springfield Police Division and Clark County emergency responders. He is a 1950 graduate of New Moorefield High School. David also enjoyed bike riding as part of the Changing Gears Bike Riding Club through United Senior Services in Springfield, OH.

He is survived by his daughters, Becky (Mike) Cason and Angie (Randy) Adams of Springfield, OH, Trisha (Mike) Hull and Jill Cochran of Mechanicsburg, OH; grandchildren, Zach (Kristin) Gould, Emily (Zach) Freeman, Morgan Taylor, Ryan (Kayla) Gould, Kady (Joe) Gould and Hayley (Matt) Bergmeyer, 18 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilyn J. (Sise) Adams, his parents, Donald and Thelma Adams and a sister, Leslie Savage.

His family would like to thank the staff at Wooded Glen Assisted Living for the wonderful care and companionship they gave their father. Also, a special thanks to Care 360 Hospice.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the Jackson Lytle and Lewis Life Celebration Center, 2425 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, OH. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to Box 27 Associates, 50 North Thompson Ave., Springfield, OH 45506 or to Care 360 Hospice, 3139 Research Blvd. #150, Dayton, OH.

Condolences may be expressed to his family at www.jacksonlytle.com.