Robert E Adams

1932 - 2017

Robert E Adams obituary, 1932-2017, Collinsville, VA

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home

30 Riverside Highway

Bassett, Virginia

Robert Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

Robert "Pete" Eldridge Adams, 85, of Collinsville, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 8 at Blue Ridge Rehab in Martinsville. He was born May 2, 1932 to the late Robert Lester Adams and Mattie Sue Franklin Adams.
He was a truck driver for Virginia Carolina Freight for many years and Bassett Fiberboard. He was of the Methodist Faith. He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 aboard the U.S.S. Zellars DD 777 and U.S.S. William E. Nash DD 714. He attended Bassett High School and a member of the American Legion of Bassett.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Adams Dehart.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Talitha (Ellis) Adams; one sister, Betty Adams Voss; and cousin, James Lewis Franklin and wife Louise Young Franklin, and numerous Philpott cousins.
A Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, Bassett, Virginia, on Friday at 10:00 a.m. and a graveside service to follow at Henry Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Russ Gresham officiating.

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October 26, 2017

Roxanne Williams-Llewellyn

So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. His dad and my grandmother were brother and sister, and after they both passed, it seems the families didn't get together for visits anymore. But I have always remembered how kind Pete and his sisters, and Uncle Lester and Aunt Mattie Sue were from our visits during my childhood. Condolences to Talitha and Betty. Across the miles, you are in my thoughts.

August 10, 2017

Norman Jacobs

Our thoughts and PRAYERS are with you. May GOD give you comfort in the days ahead.

August 10, 2017

Gary Pilson

August 10, 2017

Betty Scott

To the family of Pete Adams:
So sorry to learn of Pete's passing. Keeping you in my thoughts. It's hard to give up the ones we care about.

August 10, 2017

Gaye Hardie

Talitha, my prayers are with you at this sad time. You worked for me & such a loveable person you are. You and Pete had a wonderful life together, he will be missed. Gaye Hardie

August 10, 2017

Talitha, my prayers are with you at this sad time. You worked for me & such a loveable person you are. You and Pete had a wonderful life together, he will be missed. Gaye Hardie

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