Earl James Adams
MAY 30, 1935 – JULY 28, 2021
ELGIN- Earl James Adams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
A graveside service with military honors for Earl will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29229. Following the graveside service with military honors will be a reception at 1:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast, 4219 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29223.
Earl was born May 30, 1935, in Perry County, KY to Arthur and Flora Adams. He attended Perry County schools where he played basketball and participated in other school activities. Following high school, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959.
Advancements in his career brought him to Columbia, S.C. where he was a part of the founding team to establish Rockwell International. Earl was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and served his community as an officer in several HOA organizations. Most importantly, he loved his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joan Davis Adams; two daughters, Tammy Adams Stone, Melissa Adams; grandson, Adams Clarendon Stone; brother, Dana Adams (Rebecca) of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law, Yvonne Adams of Columbia, S.C.; nephews, Warren Cornett (Bobbie), Jonathan Adams, as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Glen Adams; sisters, Allene Cornett, Evangeline Friel, Geraldine Adams and his son-in-law, Daniel Clarendon Stone.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 Center Point Circle, # 100, Columbia, SC 29210 and Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Special thanks to friends and loved ones for the kind support given during this time.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
MAY 30, 1935 – JULY 28, 2021
ELGIN- Earl James Adams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
A graveside service with military honors for Earl will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29229. Following the graveside service with military honors will be a reception at 1:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast, 4219 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29223.
Earl was born May 30, 1935, in Perry County, KY to Arthur and Flora Adams. He attended Perry County schools where he played basketball and participated in other school activities. Following high school, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959.
Advancements in his career brought him to Columbia, S.C. where he was a part of the founding team to establish Rockwell International. Earl was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and served his community as an officer in several HOA organizations. Most importantly, he loved his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joan Davis Adams; two daughters, Tammy Adams Stone, Melissa Adams; grandson, Adams Clarendon Stone; brother, Dana Adams (Rebecca) of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law, Yvonne Adams of Columbia, S.C.; nephews, Warren Cornett (Bobbie), Jonathan Adams, as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Glen Adams; sisters, Allene Cornett, Evangeline Friel, Geraldine Adams and his son-in-law, Daniel Clarendon Stone.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 Center Point Circle, # 100, Columbia, SC 29210 and Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Special thanks to friends and loved ones for the kind support given during this time.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
Earl James Adams
MAY 30, 1935 – JULY 28, 2021
ELGIN- Earl James Adams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
A graveside service with military honors for Earl will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29229. Following the graveside service with military honors will be a reception at 1:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast, 4219 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29223.
Earl was born May 30, 1935, in Perry County, KY to Arthur and Flora Adams. He attended Perry County schools where he played basketball and participated in other school activities. Following high school, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959.
Advancements in his career brought him to Columbia, S.C. where he was a part of the founding team to establish Rockwell International. Earl was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and served his community as an officer in several HOA organizations. Most importantly, he loved his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joan Davis Adams; two daughters, Tammy Adams Stone, Melissa Adams; grandson, Adams Clarendon Stone; brother, Dana Adams (Rebecca) of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law, Yvonne Adams of Columbia, S.C.; nephews, Warren Cornett (Bobbie), Jonathan Adams, as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Glen Adams; sisters, Allene Cornett, Evangeline Friel, Geraldine Adams and his son-in-law, Daniel Clarendon Stone.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 Center Point Circle, # 100, Columbia, SC 29210 and Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Special thanks to friends and loved ones for the kind support given during this time.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
MAY 30, 1935 – JULY 28, 2021
ELGIN- Earl James Adams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
A graveside service with military honors for Earl will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29229. Following the graveside service with military honors will be a reception at 1:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast, 4219 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29223.
Earl was born May 30, 1935, in Perry County, KY to Arthur and Flora Adams. He attended Perry County schools where he played basketball and participated in other school activities. Following high school, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959.
Advancements in his career brought him to Columbia, S.C. where he was a part of the founding team to establish Rockwell International. Earl was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and served his community as an officer in several HOA organizations. Most importantly, he loved his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joan Davis Adams; two daughters, Tammy Adams Stone, Melissa Adams; grandson, Adams Clarendon Stone; brother, Dana Adams (Rebecca) of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law, Yvonne Adams of Columbia, S.C.; nephews, Warren Cornett (Bobbie), Jonathan Adams, as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Glen Adams; sisters, Allene Cornett, Evangeline Friel, Geraldine Adams and his son-in-law, Daniel Clarendon Stone.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 Center Point Circle, # 100, Columbia, SC 29210 and Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Special thanks to friends and loved ones for the kind support given during this time.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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