David Wayne Adams

David Wayne “Dave” Adams, age 49, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Dave was born November 19, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was employed by Wendy’s for many years where he had been a manager. Dave loved spending time with his family, fishing, riding his bike, working on cars, playing video games, drawing, and glass etching. He loved his dogs, Diesel and Macy.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea Adams; two daughters, Hailey and Audrey Adams; step-children, Ethan Hottinger, Mia Hottinger, and Xander Meade; his mother, Victoria Lynn (Tipsorod) Adams (Bill) of Fort Wayne; sisters, Angela Certain of Columbus and Sheila Adams of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Adams, Jr.; a brother, Richard Allen Adams III; and two great-nephews, Brenden Adams and Kristopher Adams.

The family will observe a private gathering.

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Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Dave and his family.