John Kenneth Adams

1954 - 2013

John Kenneth Adams obituary, 1954-2013

BORN

1954

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Family Funeral Care Memphis

4925 Summer Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

John Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2013.

John K. Adams, age 58 of Memphis, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. He was born August 2, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to the late Herbert Leon Adams, and Annie Bell Millwood Adams. Mr. Adams was a veteran of the US Army. Later he retired as a diesel mechanic and truck driver, and was a member of Lindenwood Christian Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Freddy Adams, and one sister, Linda Hayes. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Terri; one son, Brian Adams; one daughter, Bridgette Winko; 3 Grandchildren, Rabecca, Brandon, and Brady Winko; 3 sisters, Joyce (Dennie) Williams, Patsy (John) Barnett, and Brenda Russell; one brother, Tommy Adams, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Family Funeral Care on Summer Avenue, Tuesday, May 7 from 5-7 PM. Funeral services will be 10 AM Wednesday, May 8 at Family Funeral Care. A reception at the funeral home will follow the service. Interment will be 1 PM Wednesday at West Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery.

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May 7, 2013

James Williams

I wish I could have seen you again before you left us. You will be remembered as a good hearted and generous man, my prayers are with you and your family. Love you Uncle Bo

May 7, 2013

Amanda Harper

I'm sorry I wasn't able to spend time with you before you left this world Uncle Bobo, but there is a part of me that thinks you are still around and you always will be. I Love You.

May 6, 2013

James & Elissha Winko

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May 6, 2013

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May 6, 2013

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