Adam R. Van Avery
January 22, 1985 – March 24, 2025
Several Celebrations of Adam’s Life are being planned at many speedways. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 40 of Kalamazoo passed away from accidental injuries sustained at work on Monday, March 24, 2025. Adam was born in Kalamazoo on January 22, 1985, the son of Brad and Peggy (McNees) Van Avery. He was a graduate of Comstock High School. Adam was a bigger than life persona. He was a star racecar driver, 2-Time Points Runner-Up Sportsman Class at Galesburg Speedway. In 2009, he led 91 of 100 laps in the Freedom 100 at Galesburg Speedway, where he also qualified into the A-feature 2009 Supershoe. He also won Sportsman Feature at Galesburg, breaking the previous ten race streak. Twice he was Rookie of the Year; once in 2007 and again in 2008. In 2012, 2021, 2023, and 2024 he was the Track Champion at Galesburg. He was the Nascar Rookie of the Year at Kalamazoo Speedway in 2011. When he wasn’t racing cars, he loved to fish. As a child he was on the state championship Little League baseball team. Adam is survived by his son, Carson Van Avery; daughter, Payton Van Avery; parents, Brad and Peggy Van Avery; brothers, Jesse Van Avery and Chad (Shona) Drake; longtime friends and companions, Whitney Galan and Jamie Payne; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and friends, too many to enumerate or mention. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Love you forever!!!
I will never forget the amazing times we had and the kind of friend you were to me. I’m sorry I haven’t seen or talked to you in years and now I will see you on the other side. I will never forget 4th grade basketball team and that’s where we became great friends and I’m proud to have known you and that you were such a big deal too me when we were youngsters and still today bro. This is breaking me up. You will be missed by sooo many people! Rip brother 🙏
We our so sorry for your loss … He will be be missed at galasburg
So very sorry for your loss!!! This young man was obviously Loved and respected by so many, that’s such a Blessing and his memory will live on in the Hearts of so many!!