The Rev. Eugene H. Adams

uurmapaThe Rev. Eugene H. Adams, 87, died August 11, 2004 of cancer. He served congregations in East Boston, Medford, Orange, and Worcester, MA; Binghamton and Jamestown, NY. He was chaplain and secretary at the YMCA in New York City. He was minister emeritus at the UU Church of Medford. In 1965, he followed Dr. King in the march from Selma to Montgomery. To show support for migrant farm workers, he wore denim in the pulpit for three years. As a teenager, he boxed professionally under the name of “Red Adams.” His boxing career ended in 1938 in a knockout at the old Boston Garden. Surviving is his wife, M. Caroline (Brown) Adams, and four sons: Richard of Prince Frederick, MD; John of Nobleboro, ME; Peter of Pittsburgh, PA; and Thomas of Livermore, ME. A memorial service was held August 28 at the UU Church of Medford.

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