Adam Joseph Burson

Adam Joseph Burson, 21, of Sylvania, Ohio lost his battle with addiction on November 1,2016 in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Born on December 9, 1994, to Richard and Pamela Burson, Adam was the oldest of four children. His unexpected passing has left a hole in the hearts of all who loved him. Adam loved all people and all sports. His favorites were baseball, soccer, and especially loved hockey, which he started playing at age 4. His baseball travels allowed him to play at Cooperstown Dreams Park in upstate New York at age 12. He played both baseball and hockey at St. Francis de Sales. He injured his knee his senior year while playing hockey which kept him from returning to the ice. Adam graduated from St. Francis in 2013 and went on to college at Eastern Michigan University, studying sports medicine. The following summer his life took a turn and his remaining days were spent fighting a life or death battle which only he could fight. His compassionate heart was shared with many others who are also struggling today. He tried to get others to accept help and to come to treatment. One of his greatest joys was getting his license to tattoo in the state of Florida. He was a talented artist and began work this summer at a shop near his house. He loved to share this art form with his friends. Along with his parents, Adam is survived by his sister, Teresa, brothers, Joseph, and Benjamin, and his grandmothers, Evelyn Nowak and E. Joanne Burson, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, John M. Nowak and Richard A. Burson Sr. Friends may visit the family on Sunday from 2-9 PM at Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd) and on Monday from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at Gesu Catholic Church 2049 Parkside Blvd. Toledo, OH 43604. A funeral Mass will be held Monday at 11:00 AM followed by interment at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Team Recovery 1618 Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43612, Amethyst Recovery Center 2000 SE Port St. Lucie Suite B Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 or St. Francis de Sales High School 2323 W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43607. Contributions for Adams funeral may be made to www://youcaring.com/pamburson-683657. If you or someone you know is struggling share the words of St. Francis de Sales and arise and battle bravely.