Mr. Charles Adams Jr

A Life well lived is a life shared with those whom embody the spirit of giving and embrace the idea that lifting up others indeed uplifts your soul as well. Sixty-Five years of a life well lived was the life of Charles Adams II born on Monday, September 13th 1954. Charles Adams II was the second of 4 children born to Maude and Charles Adams I in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up with his brother and 2 sisters he spent his formative years in the communities of Brooklyn and surrounding areas taking advantage of all that the city has to offer. With grace he avoided all of the pitfalls that often become part of a young African-American Males experience. He recognized that developing hobbies, honing his talents, skills and education were to become his pillars in channeling positive pursuits.His creative abilities with sketching and becoming an avid photographer were his passions. At a very young age Charles’ insatiable interest in trains was very apparent. He researched and studied transportation systems throughout the world and at any given time would be able to respond to any question that an inquisitive mind would ask. He collected train sets and train memorabilia and staged all types of railroad configurations. His love of trains never wavered.After graduating from Alexander Hamilton High School and attending John Jay College his fascination led him to seek a career within the transportation industry.Charles Adams II ultimately became a General Superintendent of Train Maintenance at the pinnacle of his career spanning over 37 years of service to the New York City Transit Authority. Charles’ love of family and devotion to the village that nurtured him inspired him to create his own family. Charles married Rachel Williams and they together had two children Charles III and Wunika. On Wednesday, October 16th 2019, Charles Adams II passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his son Charles Adams III and daughter-in-law Wilda, grandchildren Wunika, Leonidas, Nyla & Nefertiti, his sister Tina Adams-Fields and brother-in-law Jesse Fields, his sister Rebecca Adams-Warren with niece and nephew Sonya and Issa, his brother Jack Adams and nephew Jossiah, along with numerous Aunts, Uncles & Cousins and many appreciative friends, co-workers and associates that all give him praise and love on his final journey. A limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me” Remember the best times, the laughter, the song The good life I lived while I was strong Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest Remembering all, how I truly was blessed Continue traditions, no matter how small Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin Until the day comes we’re together again

Mr. Charles Adams Jr

September 13, 1954 - October 16, 2019