W. Craig Adams

Wrightsville—W. Craig Adams, entered into rest, Monday, January 4, 2016 with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Knisley) Adams with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born August 2, 1947 in Lititz, he was a son of the late Willard C. and Vivian J. (DeRocco) Adams. He attended Eastern High School. Craig started in construction at the age of 19, with a truck and a backhoe, he eventually founded W. Craig Adams., Inc., and operated it for the past 49 years. He also owned WCA Equipment Co., in which he would buy and sell construction equipment at auction. He also owned WCA Enterprises in which he purchased properties to rent. He loved yard work and had a green thumb for planting flowers. Craig enjoyed riding his mower with his dog “Rocky”, the horses his wife had and spending time at his home in Florida, where he anticipated spending more time. Craig is survived by his children, Jeff Keller and his wife, Tammy, Barry Keller and his companion, Shendy and Denise Keller; five grandchildren, Greg, Shaun, Courtney, Kraig and Alex; four great grandchildren, Ashion, Lyric, Derek and Dominic; two sisters, Bonnie Becker (Richard) and Lois Smith (Bob); one brother, Brian Adams (Cathy) and numerous nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank Dr.’s Huynh, Slagel, Fortier and Doherty for their care during Craig’s illness. A special thanks to Hospice and Caregiver, Cierra. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Friday, January 8, 2016 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 161 N. Main St., Red Lion with his pastor, the Rev. David Tietje officiating. Viewings will be held from 6-8 PM, Thursday at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion and from 10-11 AM, Friday at the church. Burial will be held in Riverview Cemetery, East Prospect. “Craig was a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be deeply missed.”