Charles C. "Chuck" Adams Jr.

Adams Jr., Charles C. "Chuck"

Charles "Chuck" C. Adams Jr. passed away unexpectedly due to heart complications, on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born on February 19, 1968 in Jackson, Michigan. Chuck and Sue Marie Scarpino were united in marriage at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church on October 1, 1994.

Chuck is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sue (Scarpino) Adams, his mother Gail and his step-father, Ronald Spees, his father Charles C. Adams Sr. Chuck and Sue shared their home and love with their Chesapeake Bay retriever, Nova and German Short-hair, Lacey. Surviving relatives include parent-in-laws Louis (deceased) and Shirley Scarpino, Steve and Annette Scarpino, Tim and Christina Scarpino, Lou and Karen Scarpino and nieces Cassidy and Stephanie Scarpino and nephews Nicholas, Collin, Michael and Samuel Scarpino. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roy Donnelly and his maternal grandmother, Helen (Cook) Ward.

Chuck was a 1986 graduate of Jackson County Parma Western High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University after which he began a long and distinguished career in law enforcement serving the residents of South Central Michigan.

Chuck joined the Jackson County Sheriff's Department (JSO), first as a Reserve Officer then as a full-time Road Patrol Deputy with additional duties as a JSO Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2001. Chuck was well-known and much respected in the law enforcement community for the time and energy he devoted to his profession as an instructor of law enforcement policies and tactics, and the countless opportunities he interacted with the members of JSO, Michigan State Police, Jackson City Police, and numerous law enforcement agencies in and near Jackson County.

After 25 years, Chuck retired from JSO in 2011. His passion and professionalism led him to continue serving others as Director of Safety and Security for Jackson Community College, and Chuck was an active member of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department Alert/Homeland Security team, as well as the Use of Force Coordinator for the Southern Michigan Law Enforcement Training Consortium. He was currently serving as part-time Patrol Officer with the Spring Arbor Township Police Department and as a Court Officer. Chuck was also a member of the Spring Arbor Fire Department.

Chuck enjoyed the professional and recreational use of firearms. He was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and an NRA-Credentialed Instructor. Chuck trained dozens of residents on the safety and appropriate use of firearms. With an uncommon talent for helping young people, Chuck was a Hunter Education Recreational Safety Instructor for the Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Natural Resources and served as Coordinator in Hillsdale County.

Chuck enjoyed an active membership in the Red Fox Sportsman's Club where he served as Vice President and Secretary. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Jackson Lodge 17 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Nest #4046, and spent time as an assistant football coach at both Lumen Christi and Hanover Horton High Schools.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church at 10:30 AM with Fr. Timothy MacDonald officiating. Cremation will follow the Funeral Mass.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 5 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Red Fox Sportsman's Club to be used for Hunter Safety and the Kids' Day or the American Diabetes Association.

The family would like to thank Dr. Wadhwa and the entire staff at the Allegiance Heart Center for the loving care they provided.

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