Austin S. Adams

Austin S. Adams, 16, Topeka, passed away at home on March 30, 2011. He was born August 28, 1994, in Topeka, the son of David and Paula (Mallory) Adams. They survive.

Austin spent much of his time trying to make others happy and always wanted everyone to get along. He was a ladies man who was easy to get along with and had many close friendships. Austin loved listening to music, fishing, and hanging out with friends. He had attended Topeka West and recently received his GED with future goals of joining the United States Marine Corps.

Survivors, along with his parents, include sisters, Tabatha Mallory and Chelsea Adams; grandparents, Diana and the late Howard S. Adams, Julene Hales, and Paul Mallory; aunts and uncles, Samantha Mallory, PJ Mallory, and Tom and Julie Adams; and cousins, Tiffany Jirik, Jamie Adams, Emily and Josh Adams, and Matthew Slusser.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be given to Midwest Transplant Network/Organ Bank, 1900 W. 47th Place, Suite 400, Westwood, KS 66205.