Clarence Adams, Jr., of Chesterfield, departed this life June 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Snead; father, Clarence Adams, Sr., and son, Clarence Adams, III. Surviving are his wife, Venida M. Adams; six children, Dwayne Williams, Kimberly Shannon (David), Pamela Adams-Lewis (David), Mykale Adams (Kristia), Tia Faison and Ryan Faison; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Clarence attended Armstrong High School and enlisted in the United States Army from 1964 to 1970. Clarence served in the 79th Engineering Battalion in Germany, and rose in rank to Sergeant E5, becoming a certified engineering machine operator and a license plumber. His exemplary military career is decorated with the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Following military service, his civillian career was primarily at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hunter Holmes McGuire Hospital, where he worked as a Master Plumber-Pipefitter and served as the Union's Executive Vice-President for three years, Sergeant-at-Arms for eight years, and a union representative member for 30 years. After retiring from the VA hospital, he worked at the Virginia Industry of the Blind. Clarence (a.k.a. Domino) was a member of the Richmond Raiders football team, coached countless boys and teens as a four-time champion football coach in the Richmond's Blackwell District and numerous athletic associations in Chesterfield County. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, where viewing will be held Wednesday, July 13, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. Live streaming and online guest book at scottsfuneralhome.com video: https://vimeo.com/730587484