Matthew F. Adams, 48, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday March 5, 2018 while doing what he loved, training for the Chicago Marathon. Born in Groton, CT, he was the son of Elaine (Dufour) Adams and the late George Howards Adams. For 10 short years, Matt was the loving and devoted husband of Leanne Lebo Adams.

Matt received a bachelor's degree in Bible and Counseling in 1993 from Lancaster Bible College. Since 2009, Matt enjoyed working for S. Clyde Weaver in various capacities. He thoroughly enjoyed his role of Cheese Buyer, and his friends and family benefited from his love of food. Matt was known as a gourmet cook who loved to entertain. He inherited his love of motorcycles from his Dad, it was well known that Matt's favorite transportation was his Gold Wing.

He was a long-time member of Calvary Church, where he enjoyed being involved in the leadership team for Marriage Builders ABF. Being a child at heart, he was often referred to as "Uncle Matt" by his friends' children. In addition to his wife and mother, Matt is survived by his brother Mark and wife, Brenda.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Matt's life, which will be held on Saturday, March 10 at Calvary Church – 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. The family will receive guests from 3-4 p.m., followed by a memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Matt's memory may be offered to Our Father's Hope, a missional community who seeks to support orphans and those who care for them. Donations should be made to McBIC Church, Attn: Our Father's Hope, 1050 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.