Mr. Billy Joe Adams, age 82, Jonesborough, TN passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home.
He was born in Kingsport, TN to Ralph Herman Adams and Helen Joy White. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sonjia Adams Johns Orth; and a son, Ralph David Adams.
He graduated from Science Hill High School. He served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police and the United States Marine Corp Reserves during the mid-1950's.
Bill enjoyed being the parts manager for Jim's Motorcycle Sales for many years, where he never met a stranger. He was a life insurance representative for Investors Heritage Insurance Co. He also worked part time as a funeral director's assistant at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home for 25 years.
His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, vacationing at the beach, and retreating to a cabin in the mountains. He loved working in the outdoors, trimming, gardening, and especially mowing his yard. When he was younger, he loved car racing with his racing friends in Johnson City.
During their 47-year marriage, Bill and Brenda enjoyed traveling; church missions to Georgia and South Carolina; eating out with family and friends; and their Young at Heart trips each year through Antioch Baptist Church where he was a member. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed volunteering at his church.
Survivors: Spouse: Brenda Kay Britt Adams; children: Sharon Leigh Adams Guess (Gary), Jonesborough, TN, Elizabeth Scott Adams Rupert (Vince), Ormond Beach, Florida, Billy Joe Adams, II (Kathy), Nixa, Missouri; grandchildren: Dorian Jacob Guess (Christina), Dorian Alexander Adams (Ciara) and Joy Elizabeth Peterson.
A special thank you to all our church family and friends who sent up many prayers for him; sent cards, visited, called, emailed, brought food, sat with Bill, or provided help when needed. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered.
He was born in Kingsport, TN to Ralph Herman Adams and Helen Joy White. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sonjia Adams Johns Orth; and a son, Ralph David Adams.
He graduated from Science Hill High School. He served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police and the United States Marine Corp Reserves during the mid-1950's.
Bill enjoyed being the parts manager for Jim's Motorcycle Sales for many years, where he never met a stranger. He was a life insurance representative for Investors Heritage Insurance Co. He also worked part time as a funeral director's assistant at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home for 25 years.
His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, vacationing at the beach, and retreating to a cabin in the mountains. He loved working in the outdoors, trimming, gardening, and especially mowing his yard. When he was younger, he loved car racing with his racing friends in Johnson City.
During their 47-year marriage, Bill and Brenda enjoyed traveling; church missions to Georgia and South Carolina; eating out with family and friends; and their Young at Heart trips each year through Antioch Baptist Church where he was a member. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed volunteering at his church.
Survivors: Spouse: Brenda Kay Britt Adams; children: Sharon Leigh Adams Guess (Gary), Jonesborough, TN, Elizabeth Scott Adams Rupert (Vince), Ormond Beach, Florida, Billy Joe Adams, II (Kathy), Nixa, Missouri; grandchildren: Dorian Jacob Guess (Christina), Dorian Alexander Adams (Ciara) and Joy Elizabeth Peterson.
A special thank you to all our church family and friends who sent up many prayers for him; sent cards, visited, called, emailed, brought food, sat with Bill, or provided help when needed. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered.
Mr. Billy Joe Adams, age 82, Jonesborough, TN passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home.
He was born in Kingsport, TN to Ralph Herman Adams and Helen Joy White. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sonjia Adams Johns Orth; and a son, Ralph David Adams.
He graduated from Science Hill High School. He served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police and the United States Marine Corp Reserves during the mid-1950's.
Bill enjoyed being the parts manager for Jim's Motorcycle Sales for many years, where he never met a stranger. He was a life insurance representative for Investors Heritage Insurance Co. He also worked part time as a funeral director's assistant at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home for 25 years.
His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, vacationing at the beach, and retreating to a cabin in the mountains. He loved working in the outdoors, trimming, gardening, and especially mowing his yard. When he was younger, he loved car racing with his racing friends in Johnson City.
During their 47-year marriage, Bill and Brenda enjoyed traveling; church missions to Georgia and South Carolina; eating out with family and friends; and their Young at Heart trips each year through Antioch Baptist Church where he was a member. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed volunteering at his church.
Survivors: Spouse: Brenda Kay Britt Adams; children: Sharon Leigh Adams Guess (Gary), Jonesborough, TN, Elizabeth Scott Adams Rupert (Vince), Ormond Beach, Florida, Billy Joe Adams, II (Kathy), Nixa, Missouri; grandchildren: Dorian Jacob Guess (Christina), Dorian Alexander Adams (Ciara) and Joy Elizabeth Peterson.
A special thank you to all our church family and friends who sent up many prayers for him; sent cards, visited, called, emailed, brought food, sat with Bill, or provided help when needed. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered.
He was born in Kingsport, TN to Ralph Herman Adams and Helen Joy White. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sonjia Adams Johns Orth; and a son, Ralph David Adams.
He graduated from Science Hill High School. He served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police and the United States Marine Corp Reserves during the mid-1950's.
Bill enjoyed being the parts manager for Jim's Motorcycle Sales for many years, where he never met a stranger. He was a life insurance representative for Investors Heritage Insurance Co. He also worked part time as a funeral director's assistant at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home for 25 years.
His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, vacationing at the beach, and retreating to a cabin in the mountains. He loved working in the outdoors, trimming, gardening, and especially mowing his yard. When he was younger, he loved car racing with his racing friends in Johnson City.
During their 47-year marriage, Bill and Brenda enjoyed traveling; church missions to Georgia and South Carolina; eating out with family and friends; and their Young at Heart trips each year through Antioch Baptist Church where he was a member. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed volunteering at his church.
Survivors: Spouse: Brenda Kay Britt Adams; children: Sharon Leigh Adams Guess (Gary), Jonesborough, TN, Elizabeth Scott Adams Rupert (Vince), Ormond Beach, Florida, Billy Joe Adams, II (Kathy), Nixa, Missouri; grandchildren: Dorian Jacob Guess (Christina), Dorian Alexander Adams (Ciara) and Joy Elizabeth Peterson.
A special thank you to all our church family and friends who sent up many prayers for him; sent cards, visited, called, emailed, brought food, sat with Bill, or provided help when needed. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered.
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