William Thomas ‘Red’ Adams, 78, of Sherrills Ford, NC passed away on December 4, 2025. Born on January 15, 1947 in Lancaster, SC. He was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Maggie Waits Adams.
Red served proudly in the United States Army.
Red was a Mechanic by profession. He loved to fish, shoot pool, playing poker and drinking beer with his friends. He was a ‘ Yardsale Enthusiast and Flea Market Junkie.’
Besides his parents, Red was preceded in death by his brother David and great grandson Logan.
Red is survived by his children Billy W. Adams and his wife, Missy of Troutman, NC., Terri McBride and her husband, John of Salisbury, NC and Aaron Adams and his fiancée, Aidan of Gastonia; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Red’s Life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help with Red funeral expenses can be made to The Good Samaritan Funeral Home PO. Box 531 Denver, NC. 28037 would be deeply appreciated.
My dad wasn’t in my life for most if it,but he did the best he could. I thank him for letting another man raise me.
As an teenager he was there we had a great time at Metrolina Speedway driving during fan races
We enjoyed conversations about the whys and why nots and I learned to forgive him for his choices.
Nonetheless he will forever and always be my daddy. I will miss him saying HI SIS when we would talk and he would always tell me while he gave the biggest hug as we parted Don’t be a stranger. Rest easy now I Love You until we meet again