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David Adams Obituary

David Adams Goose Creek - David Scott "Scotty" Adams, 80, husband of Dorothy "Dot" Adams, of Goose Creek, South Carolina entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Scott was born on October 2, 1942 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, son of the late Howard Richard Adams and Margaret Phelps Adams. Scott was an avid golfer at the Redbank Golf Course, where he was also a Ranger. He was an active member of the Fleet Reserve Association #269 in Goose Creek, enjoying time spent with his fellow servicemen. He loved family gatherings, shopping at the Navy Commissary and going to casinos. In addition to his parents, Scott is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Wyland (Jerry) and sister, Margaret and brother, Scott. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Adams, sister, Virginia "Ginger" King (Tony) of West Ashley, sons, David Adams, Bill Adams (Donna) and Brian Adams (Michelle) all of Goose Creek. His grandchildren, Scottie Adams (Rachel), Margaret Adams Fennimore (Sam), Dave Adams (Kim), Ryan Adams (Micah), Tyler Adams (Jordan), Lauren Adams Lind (Garrett) and Dylan Adams. His great-grandchildren, Jessica, Hannah, Wyatt, Cole, Lexi, Cody, Adrenna (Nana), Cara, Hadley, Reagan, Logan and two more expected in February. He also has many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445 on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a memorial and Two Bell Service to honor Scott, a United States Navy Veteran of 25 years as a Chief Boiler Technician and a Navy Career Counselor (NCC). He became the first Navy Career Counselor, personally selected by a Navy Admiral. His last tour was in Charleston, SC as a Navy Recruiter, retiring in March of 1985. The service will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 immediately after the memorial visitation in the McAlister-Smith Goose Creek Chapel. Interment will be private. Please visit us as www.mcalister-smith.com/obituaries Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445. 843-553-1511. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2022.

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JIM HUTTON

December 19, 2022

SCOTTY AND I HAD A LOT OF ENJOYABLE AND MEMORIAL TIMES. ON THE GOLF COURSE AND TRUCKDRIVING. HE WILL BE MISSED

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