William Victor Adams, Jr., LCDR USN (Ret.), 81 of St. Mary's City, MD died January 19, 2013 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C after a long battle with lymphoma. Born August 4, 1931 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late William Victor Adams, Sr. and Mignon (Phillips) Adams.

In 1948, William graduated from Newtown High School in Queens, NY. He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 4, 1948.

On January 7, 1954, he married his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara Benjamin Adams, at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Johnson City, NY.

He achieved the rank of CPO in November 1956, Senior CPO in 1960 and was commissioned in May 1962. His specialty was in aircraft maintenance and he served in that capacity while deployed on the USS America and also on the USS Independence. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN and a Masters Degree in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY; both with highest honors. He retired as Lieutenant Commander on May 1, 1978.

He started his second career at ManTech as a Senior Engineer-NSATS Ordinance from September 1979 to September 1998. William was an active member of Lexington Park United Methodist Church for 37 years, where he served in many capacities. He especially enjoyed the choir and also sang many years with St. Maries Musica. He did a lot of volunteer work, including driving for St. Mary's Transit and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed volunteering at the Naval Base pharmacy for the past few years, Monday mornings, window #3. William especially loved preparing taxes as a volunteer with AARP.

His hobbies included woodworking, sailing, reading, traveling, and crossword puzzles. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, William is survived by his children, Suzanne Szollosy of St. Mary's City, MD, William Victor Adams III (Joann) of St. Mary's City, MD, and Melinda McClure (Brian) of Sylva, NC; his sister, Judith Adams of Live Oaks, FL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild and five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends for William's Celebration of Life on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM at Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Funeral Service will be conducted by Rev. Hayes at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery, Great Mills, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.