Mark W. Adams


Mark William Adams, 74, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018.  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15th at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence; burial in Salem Cemetery, Independence.  The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.  

Mark was born July 16, 1943 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Glen H. and Helene Daisy (Burt) Adams. He was an Eagle Scout and worked as a Machinist/Mechanic for TWA for 31 years and 5 years for American Airlines. Mark loved to fish, travel, and race remote controlled model boats.  He was a former member of the local RC Boat Club.

Mark is survived by his wife Sharon of Independence; one daughter, Tammy Johnson (Jeff) of Smithville, MO; one grandson, Tristen Johnson, also of Smithville; one sister, Glenna Hartley of Jackson, TN; three nieces; and six nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem, Independence MO   816-796-8600

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