Thomas “Joe” Eugene Adams

ROCKY MOUNT - Thomas "Joe" Eugene Adams, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on April 1, 1943, 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 loved his family, fishing, and gardening. He would often go fishing with Ronnie. Joe was born on April Fools' Day, how appropriate, as he liked to cut-up and make people laugh. He would amuse everyone by making a train whistle sound. Joe loved to watch his westerns, old sitcoms, and the Three Stooges. He will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts. 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; his grandchildren, Justin Pearson, Daniel Pearson (Casey), Kristin Denton Gibson (Thomas), Ryan Denton (Monica), Tabitha Johnson (Juan), Zachary Johnson, Haleigh Adams, and Sabrina Adams; his 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 Funeral Service to celebrate Joe's life will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Charles Arnold and Sister Jean Arnold officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The family would like to say a special thanks to Hospice of Wilson. 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. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 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 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 5/19, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 5/20, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate Joe's life will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Charles Arnold and Sister Jean Arnold officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 5/20, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.