ROCKY MOUNT - Thomas "Joe" Eugene Adams, age 78, passed away May 15, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County he was the son of the late John Henry Adams, Sr. and Geneva Taylor Adams Cherry. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Henry Adams, Jr.; his brother-in-law, Edward Lee Barefoot; his brother-in-law and best friend, Ronnie Wayne Thurman; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Joe is survived by his wife, Alice Barefoot Adams of Rocky Mount; his daughters, Teresa Adams Pearson (Steve) of Rocky Mount, Betty Adams Denton (Chris) of Rocky Mount; his son, Joe Eugene Adams (Shawn) of Rocky Mount; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his sisters, Patricia Adams Barefoot of Rocky Mount, Betty Adams Lafave (Sonny) of CA, Peggy Adams Thurman of Nashville, and Linda Adams Grace (Eddie) of DE; his brother, Marvin Lee Adams of Nashville; his sister in law, Lena Mae Adams of Elm City; and many nieces and nephews.

A service will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joe's memory to Hospice of Wilson, 2130 Forest Hills Road W, Suite A, Wilson, NC 27893.