Birth Date: 01/01/1936
Deceased Date: 04/17/2024
Charles Gilbert Adams departed this life on April 17, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the First Christian Church of Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. Beth Burton-Williams. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery in Bentonville, NC.
Charles was born January 1, 1936 in Newton Grove, NC to Gilbert and Sallie Adams. After graduating valedictorian from Meadow School in 1954, he entered UNC Chapel Hill, receiving ROTC training. In 1958, he began his 23 year career in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1981 as Lieutenant Colonel. While in the Air Force, he and his wife of 68 years, Eloise Johnson Adams, lived in eight states. He received his CPA while in Texas and MBA while in Michigan. Upon returning to Johnston County, NC, Charles worked at Caterpillar in Clayton before retiring again. Charles and Eloise were active in the homeowner’s association of Walden Woods. They were also pillars in their church home, First Christian in Smithfield. Charles “served our church for many years as financial secretary and treasurer, as well as any job, large or small, that was needed.” In their spare time, Charles and Eloise enjoyed golfing with friends and family.
Charles was predeceased by his parents, wife Eloise, brother Jeff Adams and wife Miriam, nephew Tony Sawyer, brothers-in-law Jim Sawyer and Roy Williams.
He is survived by sister Jean Williams, sisters-in-law Barbara Norris and husband Loyied and Myrtle Moore, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends following the committal service at Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Bentonville, NC.
In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Smithfield, 1001 S. Crescent Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577.
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Arrangements by Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.
I’ve known Charles and wife Eloise for many, many years when I started visiting First Christian Church, around 2003-2004. Mr. Charles (Charlie) always that gracious, kind soul. He had a quite voice and I enjoyed carrying a conversation. I was glad to get a chance; before, his started going down hill fast. My prayers and condolences to the Adams Family. May, you find peace and comfort at this time of sorrow. Hang on to GOD unchanging hand. May The Adams Family know that GOD’S grace is comforting to all those that lean on HIM.
PEACE & BLESSINGS!!!!!