William LaVern Adams (99), a native of Fresno, CA and a resident of Madera, CA for 65 years passed away, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Country Villa, Madera. He was an owner and operator of Adams Auto Electric from 1954 to 2001. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Pacific Island in a tank destroyer battalion during WWII.

He was a faithful follower of the Warbirds and other airplanes. William also made his living as a musician playing guitar with various orchestras' in his early days. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and cherished his time he spent with his family.

William was preceded in death by his wife Esther Anna Adams and son Jerry D. Adams. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Stella of Madera, CA. 2 grandchildren: Debbi Miller and her companion Nelson Malick of Madera, CA and Leisa Sobieraj and her husband Steve of Santa Cruz, CA. 2 great-grandchildren: Alexis Miller and Sophia Sobieraj. 2 great-great-grandsons: Mitchyll Bowman and Blayden Miller.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 am at Jay Chapel in Madera. Graveside Services will be on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera. Remembrances may be made to Seventh –day Adventist Church, 520 North "N" Street, Madera, CA 93637.