He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ, an avid bowler, golfer, gardener, and Cardinal fan, an Eagle scout and a former Jaycee. He was employed by his daughter at Awardmasters and was a retired employee of Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.
Mr. Adams is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jana Bennett Adams; his children, Alex (Tyler) Goodman of Mayfield, KY, Todd (Ashley) Grooms of Nashville, TN, Eric (Abby) Noonan of Mayfield, KY and Kory Wheeler of Marion, KY; one sister, Amanda (Louis) Korfhage of Louisville, KY; one sister-in-law, Julie Adams of Mayfield, KY; and he was “Papa John” to five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. James H. Adams, Jr.; his parents, Dr. James H. Adams, Sr. and Sara DeLaudson Adams; and his mother-in-law, Jean Ann Seavers.
Memorial services for Mr. John W. Adams will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Stacy Overby and Marlen Wood will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Bethel Church of Christ, c/o Ricky Travis, 903 Main St., Murray, KY 42071.