Raymond Michael "Mikey" McAdams

Raymond Michael "Mikey" McAdams, 37, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away at 7:04 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kan.

He was born November 1, 1971, at Pittsburg, Kan., the son of George Earl and Mary Lorene (Renn) McAdams. He attended special education classes in Chanute, Fredonia, and Pittsburg, Kan.

Currently he was attending Tri-Valley Developmental Center Workshop in Fort Scott.

Mikey was a very loving person, who never knew a stranger. He touched the lives of those who knew him. He also enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics.

He is survived by his Parents of Fort Scott, Kan., one sister, Missy McAdams of Pittsburg, Kan., two aunts, Pat Trumbule of Keyser, W.V., and Janice DeGruson of Pittsburg, Kan., five cousins, and his family at Tri-Valley Developmental Center.

Mikey is preceded in death by his grandparents, one aunt, Anna Marie Devers, and one cousin.

A memorial service for Mikey will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, with Reverend Leroy Nelson conducting the service. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 p.m. until service time. The family suggests memorials to the Tri-Valley Developmental Center and/or the Southeast Kansas Special Olympics. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, Kan., 66762. Online condolences may be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, Kan..