Vernon Keith Adamson

Vernon Keith Adamson, 79, of Harrisonburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Adamson was born Jan. 12, 1932, in Onego, W.Va., and was a son of the late Vernon and Pearl (Morral) Adamson.

He was veteran of the United States Army. Keith worked for many years as a plumber for Riddleberger Brothers prior to his retirement. He was a member of Valley Church of Christ in Harrisonburg. Mr. Adamson enjoyed working on puzzle books, fishing, gathering walnuts, spending time with his family and working with his hands. He was always willing to lend a hand to others in need. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many who will greatly miss him.

On Jan. 22, 1966, he married the former Dorlan Jean Puffenbarger, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Adamson is survived by a son, Wayne Keith Adamson of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Sandra Jean Knight and friend, Bobby, of Clover Hill and Kathy Annette Caldwell and husband, Randy, of Hinton; two brothers, Rubert Adamson of Job, W.Va., and John Adamson of Onego, W.Va.; four sisters, Lucille Judy of Upper Tract, W.Va., Phyllis Ruddle of Franklin, W.Va., Shirley Fields of Dayton, Ohio, and Sue Adamson of Seneca Rocks, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Haley Caldwell and Kody Knight; his beloved Poodle, “Pete”; and numerous nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by a brother, Joyce Adamson; two sisters, Betty Lee Adamson and Helen Butler; and a grandson, Jamie Scott Adamson.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Evangelists Greg Adamson and Larry Danner officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.

The Adamson family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Church of Christ, 1570 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.