Dennis Gregory Adams
November 3, 1987 ~ June 16, 2013
Dennis Gregory Adams, age 25, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. Born in Rocky Mount on November 3, 1987, he was the son of Dr. Rick Adams and Dr. Patricia Stanford Adams.
After graduating from Rocky Mount Senior High in 2006, Dennis continued his education studying psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated as a Tarheel in 2010. He was a member of the Tau Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. Dennis began his career with Hospira and was currently employed at Novartis. A true competitor, Dennis loved wakeboarding, snowboarding, playing soccer and golf and attending Carolina games. He especially enjoyed time spent with his best friend who will dearly miss him, his rescue dog, Zeppelin.
Along with his parents, Dennis leaves behind his brother, Justin Adams; grandparents, Richard and Alice Stanford, Kaye Adams and Evelyn Adams; uncles, Rusty Adams and wife Rhonda, Randy Adams and wife Janet, and Mike Adams and wife Kathy; and aunts, Angel Miller and Lynne Stanford.
The family will welcome friends and relatives from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Dennis will be held at 2:00pm Friday afternoon at West Haven Presbyterian Church with Rev. Connie Button officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount NC 27803 or Animal Crackers, P.O. Box 8860, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 6/20, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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West Haven Presbyterian Church
1001 West Haven Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Friday 6/21, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Such wonderful memories of our kids growing up. My heart grieves for your family. I know how proud you are as parents and your family has always been such a wonderful example to us all. My prayers and thoughts will be with you for a long, long time as you face the days ahead. May God give you peace through this extremely difficult time. Love, Sandra Lett Spencer
May the Lord give all of you peace that passes understanding. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days ahead.
I saw the two of you walking this morning after I had gone by. I wanted to turn around and say something but there were no words to share. I prayed for you all and know it will only be through God’s love and peace that you will find the strength to face the days ahead. Our family will keep you all in our prayers. David Smith
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
May the Lord give all you peace that passes understanding. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days ahead.
Dennis, you are truly missed! You have been taken from this life way too soon. We will pray for your family, please watch over them until we are all together again. Love ya! Alyson, Kyra, Don, Matthew, and David Wood
Dear Rick, Pat and Justin Vickie Dew emailed me about Dennis. Our hearts are broken for you. We will be praying for all of you that through God’s loving grace, the love and support of family and friends you will find comfort and peace in your loss. We are truly saddened for you. Gods love and ours Mike and Helen Toler
The Music Ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is sending prayers to your family during this difficult time. May God be with you and give you strength. – Dave Brockman
Praying God give you strength during this devastating time…we are heart-broken! Love to your family – Kim & Greg Bass
To the Adams family – I am so sad to hear of your loss. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Jan Mullen
Drs. Adams and Stanford Adams – I am terribly saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Dawn Denlinger
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
I have precious memories of Dennis as a leader,athlete, and loyal friend to his peers in second grade……My prayers are with you. Angela Allen
Rick, Pat and Justin– So shocked and sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave and Nan Schlorman
Wishing you peace, courage, and loving memories in this time of sorrow. Dennis will always be remembered. Anne Townsend
Drs. Adams and Standford-Adams, I was so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. May God grant you peace through this awful time. Remember the smiles. Wendy Smith, patient of Dr. Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Adams, Justin We are sorry for your lost. We prayer God’s strength and peace be upon you all. The Hudgins’ Family
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you all. We pray the Lord will bring comfort and bring you peace today and in the days to come. The green candle is for the great memories of the travel soccer team our son Justin Todd played with Dennis. Great memories of our boys together! God bless you all! Dawn & Larry High
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Peggy J Barnes (patient of Dr. Adam)
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Dennis was so happy last summer at the cabin . I loved how he was so kind and funny playing with his dog… I love his dog. I am so saddened for your loss of a wonderful young man. I can understand the numbness and utter shock that you are going through righ now . May god watch over you and comfort you in the days ahead. You know I would be there if I could. I know that my brothers family will be there and my parents too…I will be with you in spirit ( I wish I could give you a hug, and hold u tight). You can call me anytime. Remember the good times. God bless. Tim and Barb Entrot
May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort in this time of such great loss. All the family is in my prayers.Bonnie Wilson
I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. I remember teaching him in my 5th grade class at Winstead Avenue Elementary. His best friend at the time was Robbie. I’ve thought of Dennis often. He was such a delight to teach. So kind, friendly, and caring. I will always remember him as a fine young man. May God bless you at this very difficult time. Mrs. Daniel
I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. I remember teaching him in my 5th grade class at Winstead Avenue Elementary. His best friend at the time was Robbie. I’ve thought of Dennis often. He was such a delight to teach. So kind, friendly, and caring. I will always remember him as a fine young man. May God bless you at this very difficult time. Mrs. Daniel
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
Lit a candle in memory of Dennis Gregory Adams
As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again