William (Bill) Ray Adams Obituary (1953 - 2020)

Born Jan 29, 1953, William (Bill) Ray Adams attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William (bill) Ray Adams.

Graduation Year	Class of 1971
Date of Birth	Jan 29, 1953
Date of Passing	Sep 05, 2020
About	William R. “Bill” Adams, 67, of Troutville, went to Heaven on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, son of the late Ray and Frances Overstreet Adams, He was also preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Ray and Joyce Absher; brother-in-law, David Absher; a niece, Erica Rae Thomas. Bill was the owner/operator of Adams Graphics. As an artist he was skilled in painting and photography. He loved spending time with family and friends; and had a marvelous sense of Humor. He enjoyed bowling, and loved skiing; both water and snow. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Barbara; brother, Richard Adams (Naomi); sister, Betty Dooley (Lee); brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Robin Thomas; nephews and nieces, Bradley and Ashley Thomas, Jonathan, Steve, Elizabeth, Tim, Andrea, Lindsey; and numerous other family members and friends. A service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. Pastor Nelson Harris will officiate. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 6-8 pm at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. Please observe COVID 19 guidelines. Facemasks and Social Distancing for the safety of the family and guests.