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George "Chuck" Adams

1952 - 2025

George "Chuck" Adams obituary, 1952-2025, Colorado Springs, CO

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1952

DIED

2025

George Adams Obituary

Adams III O.D.
Colonel (Retired) George "Chuck " L
Adams III O.D.
March 27, 1952
August 4, 2025

Colonel George Adams III, fondly called "Chuck" went to be with his heavenly father.
Chuck resided in Colorado Springs, CO
He married Wendy June Kohn on October 11, 1975 at the USAF Academy.
His military career spanned over 32 years, retiring as Colonel in 2008.
Following his retirement from the Army, Chuck joined The Wright Eye Center in Colorado Springs, where he became a beloved optometrist to the staff and patients.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, George L. Adams Jr. and Eloise T. Adams. His brother, John T. Adams. He is survived by his Wife Wendy J. Adams, his Sister Carol A. Ferris (Robert Ferris) Nieces Mallory L. Ferris, Monica N. Beam (Evan Beam) Nephew Channing V. Beam. Nieces Teagan L. Beam and Mila C. Beam.
No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, please send prayers for his beloved family and friends.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Steve Young

August 17, 2025

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Col AdamsĀ“ 32 years of distinguished service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO

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