Earl William Adams, age 70, of Crestview, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 14, with his family by his side.
Your wings were ready to fly you Home, but our hearts would never be. Earl was born on January 10, 1954 in Crestview and was a lifelong resident. He was proud to be a General Paint Contractor., working for himself, Earl Adams Painting. He is also known for having owned Earl Adams Oyster Bar, a family business, well known for many years
To know him is to love him. He has never met a stranger and could make anyone smile and laugh. He loved his family with his whole heart and would give anyone the shirt off his back. His love and kindness ran deep for the people in his life. He will forever be a “Legend” in our lives.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else ever will (Tracy Buchanan)
Earl was preceded in death by his father, Barney Adams, his mother Leona Garrett, his son Clay Adams and two brothers Harold Adams and Cecil Adams
Earl is survived by his wife and best friend Sally Daron
2 daughters Renee Suzanne Lowe and Heather Sheilanne Daron
brother Wilburn Adams
7 Grandchildren, Christian Lowe, Nicholas Adams, Joshua Lowe, Maycee Lowe, Mason Adams, Haisley Barrow and Hunter Barrow
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 20, from Woodlawn Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in the Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
Marva Kelly
March 16, 2024, 10:29 pm
My sincere condolences to you and your family..To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord..Keep your faith strong..God will give you and your family the peace that surpasses all circumstances..Be blessed at this sad moment.♥️💐💐
Marva Kelly
Sandra Sheldon
March 16, 2024, 11:23 pm
Sally and Heather…Remembering Earl and thinking of you both during this time of loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
Richard Scarbrough
March 17, 2024, 12:04 am
Rip brother
Lori Sumner
March 17, 2024, 12:38 am
I am so sorry to hear of Earl’s passing. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. He was truly a remarkable person and one of my husband Randall’s closest friends.
Melissa Carroll McClellan
March 17, 2024, 1:44 am
Gonna miss you Mr. Earl “the oyster man”. Can’t believe you’re gone. Rest easy buddy. Sweet man right there. 💯 ❤️ 😇 Heaven sure gained a sweet angel. 😋 😇
Katie Watson
March 17, 2024, 3:05 pm
Praying for comfort for the whole family and especially those closest to him. May you be comforted by your many good memories.
Kim Day-Scheid
March 17, 2024, 3:23 pm
The Mike Meeks Charity Foundation sends our condolences to the family. Earl was instrumental in the success of our “children’s backpack program that helps prevent childhood hunger “. We are grateful for his help. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Mike Meeks Charity
Robert Washington Jr
March 17, 2024, 9:39 pm
So sorry to hear about Earl he was a friend and a classmate. My condolences to you and your family.
Brian Adams
March 18, 2024, 10:59 am
You are going to be missed by me an the rest of the family for years to come love you much Uncle Earl
Crum's
March 18, 2024, 4:12 pm
There wasn’t a better man than
Earl Adam’s. He was loved and respected by them that knew him.
Phillip Hill
March 20, 2024, 1:56 pm
My childhood friend. I lived in the Council on Aging two story house on Wilson one block from him. We had an underground boys clubhouse only for boys. We covered it with 10 and thought we was Big shots. I also had a mini bike and he had a horse and we raced it down to Alley I don’t remember who won. He love my little raccoon I had but later on I work for him a little bit I love them boys all of them Earl I love you I’ll see you in heaven condolences to the family
Dave Brown
March 24, 2024, 4:07 pm
Lost an old Little League buddy, Rest in peace Earl, bless the family in their time of sorrow
Paula Pennington
July 12, 2024, 12:57 am
Prayers for the family. I’ve known Earl since about 5th grade.