Jason Paul Adams

Jason Adams, 33. of Lakewood, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his home. He was born July 11, 1976 in Lorain and lived in Vermilion before moving to Lakewood 4 years ago. He worked as the head manager for "The Exchange", Lakewood, buying and selling used CD's DVD's music and games. He graduated from Vermilion High School class of 1993. He had an active love of nature and the outdoors which included hiking in the woods, collecting turtles, biking, canoeing, camping and just basking in the warm sunshine. He enjoyed listening to and writing music of all kinds. He was an active member of AA. Survivors include his friend and companion, Katharine Sroka; parents, Attorney Charles Francis and Judith (nee Hoffman) Adams of Vermilion; brothers, Jeffery (Julie) Adams of Winnsboro, TX and Justin Adams of Columbus; sister, Heather Adams of Vermilion and her companion Mark Clutter; niece, Kathryn Adams and nephew, Ethan Gish. He also leaves behind 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds and several turtles and fish. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Attorney Lon B. and Edith Adams and maternal grandparents, Paul and Ethel Hoffman. Friends may call Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Matthew Humphrey, Life Celebrant, will officiate. Contributions may be made to the Bay Fireside Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the Lakewood Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 771323, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.