Vadale La'Von Adams, Jr.

Precious Lord, take my hand. Lead me on, let me stand. I am tired, I am weak, and worn. Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home. On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, God saw fit to bring home his child, our beloved and free-spirited soul, Vadale la'Von Adams Jr. (28). This did not take God by surprise that our beautiful son, nephew, cousin, brother, uncle, and friend is now in the hands of our lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Vadale was born on July 17, 1990 to Vadale Adams Sr. and Trinette Purnell of Norfolk, Virginia. Vadale began his education in the Norfolk Public Schools system where he attended Jacox Elementary School (K-S) and lafayette Winona Middle School (6th grade). He continued his education in the Chesapeake Public Schools system, where he attended Hugo Owens Middle School and Oscar F. Smith High School, class of 2007. Vadale later pursued a trade in Combination Welding from Tidewater Tech. At the time of his untimely death, Vadale had just started a job with the City of Virginia Beach. Vadale was known as Mann to some, Son-Son to others, and as Cam would say, "Hey Big Fellow." Those who knew Vadale knew him as a charismatic, charming, funny, and easy spirited young man. He was a man of few words who was always willing to help and go the extra mile for those he called friend. When you had Vadale as a friend, you had a friend in the purest form of the word. He would give you his last. Vadale was a fan of sports and an awesome athlete. He grew up playing basketball for the Huntersville Pacers, the Chesapeake Stars and the Boo-Williams AAU team. He played football for the Huntersville Rams and the Norfolk Saints. He went on to play football and basketball at Hugo Owens Middle School and varsity basketball at Oscar Smith High School. Good or bad, his favorite pro teams were the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Lakers. Vadale will now join his paternal Grandparents, Walther and Elaine Adams and one uncle, Adrian Adams (Mary). He leaves behind to celebrate and honor his life: his mother, Trinette Cheri Purnell; his father Vadale la'Von Adams Sr.; Timothy J. Brock Jr. (brother by love, cousin by blood); one brother, Zavelle Adams, one sister, Zaniah Adams; maternal grandmother, Garnette Purnell; three aunts, Bernette D. Brock (Timothy), Kim Adams, and Donnitta Adams; five uncles, lawrence Purnell, Bruce Purnell (Sertesee), Walter Adams (Pam), Tre-Vor Adams (Keyana), and Jeffery Dukes; two great uncles, Romie Adams and Reverend Bruce Purnell (Diane); a significant family friend, Maria Harrison (stepmother); a very special friend Ashley Jones and Camren Jones (stepson); and a multitude of cousins and friends.

Vadale La'Von Adams, Jr.

July 17, 1990 - October 23, 2018