Ralph William "Skip" Adams, 68, of Leonardtown, MD died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1947 in New York to the late Neil G. Adams and Isabel Fern Secor Adams.

Skip proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965 and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1969. He was employed by the Federal Government as a dedicated Ordnance Technician for over 33 years until his retirement in 2002. He was currently employed by the State of Maryland, Department of Agriculture as a Field Supervisor.

He enjoyed travelling in his camper, especially along the East Coast. He liked to shoot darts and play shuffle bowl, and is a former member of Southern Maryland Bowling League. His hobbies included cheering on the Washington Redskins and watching NASCAR. He loved his pet dogs, Rudy and Otis. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family.

Skip is survived by his children, Doretta Lynn Thomas of Park Hall, MD and Brett William Adams (Judy Marie) of Leonardtown, MD; his sister, Patricia Albro (Richard) of Watertown, NY; his grandchildren, Lauren Rogers of Bowie, MD, Joseph Rogers of Atlanta, GA, and Haley Adams of Leonardtown, MD; and his loving companion, Maryann Rose Hance of Leonardtown, MD. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Lawrence Adams, Bruce Adams, and Fern McIntosh.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Cryer's Back Road Inn, 22094 Newtowne Neck Rd, Compton, MD 20627 on August 28, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.