Paul Ray Adams 85, of 5747 Cheatham Ford Road, Hiddenite, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 12, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1923 in Alexander County, to the late Harvey Charles Adams and Florence Josephine Mayberry Adams. He served in the US Army / Air force in WWII. He was a retired farmer and truck driver. Paul was a member of the VFW and of Fairview Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty years, Virginia Sharpe Adams; three brothers, Allie Clay Adams, Reuben Lee Adams, Jerry Conrad Adams; two sisters, Lois Jane Sharpe, Nellie Mae Gillen.
He is survived by one son, Jerry Ray Adams and wife Renaye of Hiddenite; three daughters, Linda Adams Matthews and husband Eddie of Hiddenite, Kay Faulkner and husband Ron of Statesville, Sandra Wood and husband Rex of Long Island; one brother, Grady Adams; four sisters, Christine Harris of Chattanooga, TN, Nancy Watson of Taylorsville, Josephine Millsaps and husband Tom of Hiddenite, Patty Payne and husband Roger of Hiddenite; grandchildren: Eugene Adams, Robin Adams White and husband Peanut, Brian Matthews and wife Susan, Nicole Matthews and friend Danny Jolly, Bradley Warren and wife Renee, Jason Conder, Brent Harrington and wife Brittney; sixteen great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; and special friend, Mary Lovin of Hiddenite.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 4:00pm at Fairview Baptist Church. Rev. Ruel Fox be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Hiddenite VFW Post # 10,000 and Taylorsville VFW Post # 5466. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm at the church.
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We are greiving with you for the loss of Uncle Paul. He was a kind & loving family man. And would help anyone that was in need. We will always remember him in a special way.
Our love and prayers go to all the family.
With love Keith and Tanya Norris - Lake City,
FL
Dear Kay, Linda, Jerry & Sandra,
I'm very sorry to hear that Paul passed away. I know this is a difficult time for the family. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of earlier times. I have fond memories of the times I spent with your family as a child. May God bless you all during this time and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Dave & Vye Wight - Monroe, NC
Dear Kay, Linda, Jerry & Sandra,
I'm at Vye's today and she saw a short obituary notice in the Charlotte Observer today about your Dad's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Your parents were always so gracious to us girls and they were certainly among our favorites. Grant & I visited with them many times at Mother and Pop's home. I am so sorry that we will not be able to attend services as Mom has two doctor appointments that Vye and I will have to take her to on Wednesday. We will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers, Grant & Beth - Clemmons, NC
Sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Mr. Adams, but wanted to share a thought that is encouraging to me at times like these. God is a very loving and just god and has given us a wonderful hope of the resurrection found at John 5:28. This should move us to want to know all we can about the wonderful God we have. May you be comforted by the hope in the scriptures.
Sincerely, Tammy
McCreery
- Odem, TX
