David Byron Adams III NORWICH - David Byron Adams III, 72, of Norwich, went home to God on April 19, 2015, at the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City. David was born in Bainbridge, on Aug. 25, 1942, the son of Louis and Marian (Sutton) Adams. While making his home in Norwich, he was employed in the dietary department of Chenango Memorial Hospital for many years. David was a faithful and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Norwich where he attended on a regular basis. He was a founding member of the Caring Christians Against Loneliness and was also a member of the Mental Health Club of Norwich. On Aug. 5, 1983, in Norwich, he married Melody Benedict, who passed away Feb. 4, 2009. David is survived by his sisters, Sarah Mott of Bainbridge, Constance (Connie) Emerson and husband, David of Deposit; cousins, Nancy Timperlake and husband, Andy of Oxford, Harvey Sutton and companion, Diane of Oxford, Reba Wormon and husband, Fred of Norwich, Karen Hinkley and husband, Ralph of Roanoke, Va., and Frank Richards of Cape Cod, Mass. Also surviving are two nieces; three grandnieces; and his best friend, Phill Otto of Norwich. A memorial service for David will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the First Baptist Church of Norwich. The Rev. David Spiegel, Pastor, will officiate. (Please note this is a change from what was published elsewhere.) Interment will be later in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home.