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Richard Edward “Ed” Adams
GREENVILLE – Mr. Richard Edward “Ed” Adams, 84, passed away on Wednesday August 18, 2021.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday August 29 at 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church, located at 2810 E. 14th St. in Greenville. A visit and welcome will follow the service at the Family Life Center.
Ed was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, and graduated from William Fleming High School. He then obtained a civil engineering degree from the Virginia Military Institute. After graduating, Ed joined the US Air Force, serving for 9½ years and reaching the rank of captain. He later moved to Charlotte, where he worked as a civil engineer for 25 years. After living in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, Ed retired to Greenville, where he has lived ever since.
Ed enjoyed being active in his community. He had been a Mason at the Grimesland and Shriner Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He had been heavily involved with the Rotary Club of Greenville, where he had served as president and chairman of the golf tournament. He had participated in four international conventions in Portugal, Australia, Toronto and Atlanta. He supported efforts to eradicate polio and increase membership.
Ed loved golf. He loved the Greenville Country Club and served a term as chairman of the board. The Senior Golf Group provided the best adult daycare Lee could find for Ed. Three days a week they played golf, shared camaraderie, and enjoyed the beauty of nature and the refreshing 19th hole.
Ed had served on various committees at First Christian Church, including the current church building committee. He also serves as the eldest. Ed was passionate about sports, loved to travel, loved auctions and collected a variety of memorabilia. Ed had a sense of service and a passion for life.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, Dick and Gee Adams, the first wife, Marilou Hubbard Adams; second wife, Katherine Wheless Adams; and his son, Rick Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Martin Adams; daughter, Shelley; son, Kirk (Edie); daughter-in-law, Linda; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Rotary Foundation for Polio Plus, 4102 Hardwick Ct., Greenville, NC 27834 or the First Christian Church Columbarium Fund, PO Box 2366, Greenville, NC 27836.
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