1929
Michael
2005
Michael B. Adams Jr.
February 17, 1929 — October 22, 2005
Michael was born in Clarksburg, W. Va. to Josephine Martino Adams and Michael Adams. He was the fifth child born into the family of 10. A graduate of Washington Irving High School,class of 1947; and a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War, 1951 to 1954 aboard the U.S.S. Essex.
Micheal moved to Las Vegas in 1959 after a brief time in Miami. His career in the hospitality industry continued at the Stardus, where he was the hotel manager until 1974. He started Mr. A's Travel Service,, cooridinating group tours to Las Vegas in the 1970's and was the director of Sales at Grey Line Tours for many years, the general manager of Star Transit and recently at Ellis Island Casino.
He loved Las Vegas and the tourism industry; he was a member of HSMA, serving as the allied director for serveral years and the Las Vegas Chapter of SKAL international, serving as president in 1992.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,Thomas and David; and sisters, Lena and Gloria.
He is survived by his daughters, Misty Adams Rodda and her husband, Joseph of Miami, Tanya Adams and son, Anthony Adams both of Las Vegas; granddaughter, Maya; his elder brother,John Adams; sisters, Mary Jo Ellis and Lois Tribbett; and brothers, Robert Adams and Donald Adams, all of Las Vegas; and innumerable nieces, nephews and cousins.
Michael was greatly loved by many. A truly special man, who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be missed beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Michal B. Adams, jr. to;
Nathan Adelson Hospice,
4141 S. Swenson St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Micheal moved to Las Vegas in 1959 after a brief time in Miami. His career in the hospitality industry continued at the Stardus, where he was the hotel manager until 1974. He started Mr. A's Travel Service,, cooridinating group tours to Las Vegas in the 1970's and was the director of Sales at Grey Line Tours for many years, the general manager of Star Transit and recently at Ellis Island Casino.
He loved Las Vegas and the tourism industry; he was a member of HSMA, serving as the allied director for serveral years and the Las Vegas Chapter of SKAL international, serving as president in 1992.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,Thomas and David; and sisters, Lena and Gloria.
He is survived by his daughters, Misty Adams Rodda and her husband, Joseph of Miami, Tanya Adams and son, Anthony Adams both of Las Vegas; granddaughter, Maya; his elder brother,John Adams; sisters, Mary Jo Ellis and Lois Tribbett; and brothers, Robert Adams and Donald Adams, all of Las Vegas; and innumerable nieces, nephews and cousins.
Michael was greatly loved by many. A truly special man, who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be missed beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Michal B. Adams, jr. to;
Nathan Adelson Hospice,
4141 S. Swenson St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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