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AHOSKIE – Alvis N. Adams, Jr., age 81, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Davy, WV, on January 29, 1944, he was the son of late Alvis N. Adams, Sr. and Helen Mitchell Adams. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ford Adams.
Alvis is survived by his step-daughters, Tracey Ferrell, Shyrell Maxwell (Wayne) and Wendy Bunn; his sisters, Barbara Sharp and Sylvia Holdren; his two grandsons; his one granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Upper Black Creek Cemetery, 7613 Upper Black Creek Church Road, Lucama, NC with Rev. David Kreger officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Shingleton Funeral Home, 2413 Nash Street NW, Wilson, NC 27894. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.shingletonfh.com.
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