William Byrd High School Alumni
Vinton, Virginia (VA)
In Memory of
William (bill) Ray Adams
1953-2020
Born Jan 29, 1953, William (bill) Ray Adams attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA.
Class of 1971
Jan 29, 1953 - Sep 05, 2020
Jan 29, 1953 - Sep 05, 2020
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.
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.