Joseph “Joey” Roscoe Adams, 37 of Fort Wayne and formally of Warsaw, passed away at 1:21 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fort Wayne.

On Nov. 6, 1977, he was born in Columbia City, to Joseph and Sherry (Sutton) Adams. He was employed with Lincoln Financial, Fort Wayne. Joey previously worked for Ace Hardware and was an assistant director for the Boys and Girls Club, Warsaw. He had also received his Master’s degree in Fine Arts. Joey was very artistic; he enjoyed painting and making jewelry.

Joey is survived by his father: Joseph Adams, Warsaw; two sisters: Melissa (James) Wood, Tenn.; and Sherri Renee Fugate, Warsaw; his brother: Lacie (Sabrina) Michael Adams; Warsaw; and several nieces; nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Joey was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.

A funeral service will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation hours will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, and also from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, in the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Joseph Roscoe Adams Funeral Fund, care of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.

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