Robert W. “Bob” Adams was born in Bloomington, IN on March 9, 1935 and passed away at the age of 84 on December 14, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. He fought his battle with cancer for over 16 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Bob entered the US Air Force when he was 17 years old. He served his country for 20 years. He was stationed in Germany, Japan, and Greenland.
Even though he was ill, he continued to work. His last 20 years he established and retired from Atlantic Finance Co. of Jacksonville, Inc. (a subsidiary of General Truck Equipment Trl Sales, Inc.). He truly enjoyed this work and made many friends. John Murray (owner of General Truck Equipment) was a very special employer of Bob’s.
Bob was an avid fisherman and golfer. He loved racing vehicles of all kinds: boats, motorcycles, and snow mobiles. Fishing was his greatest love (outside of his wife and family). He owned several boats, but his dream was always to own a “Bullet” boat. His dream came true in 2004! He always said he wanted to be buried in his boat, that didn’t happen! He especially loved to fish with his son, John and grandsons, Ryan and James. On one particular occasion, Bob caught a 10 lb. bass and had it mounted. In addition to fishing with John, they also played golf together. Bob would always try to beat John, who was a professional golfer and owns Masterfit Golf Teaching & Fitting Academy, but John always beat him.
Bob was a man of extraordinary courage, character, strength and love. He loved his family so much and would do anything they asked of him. He was deeply devoted to his family.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia; his loving step-children, John (Mary) Schroeder and Cheryl Schroeder; grandchildren, Jennifer (Miguel) Cardoza, Ryan Schroeder, Sydney Schroeder, James (Melissa) Schroeder, Stephanie Schroeder, and Jody (Ashley) Schroeder; and six great-grandchildren.
Bob was predeceased by his parents and step-daughter, Pamela Schroeder.
A Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, December 23, 2019 also at Hardage-Giddens Mandarin. The Burial will take place at 2:00 pm at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218.
The family would also like to express their gratitude to the staff at Community Hospice. They gave Bob non-stop care in the comfort of his own home. We are forever grateful to the special people who took care him.
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