Mr. Johnny Robert Adams was born on February 7, 1938 in Plum Branch, South Carolina. He was the son of Deacon Marion Adams and Jessie B. Caldwell Adams. He departed his life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his resident.
Mr. Adams was a graduate of C. A. Johnson High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 28, 1955 – November 27, 1964. He later joined the National Guard Reserves on September 18, 1965. After honorably leaving the Air Force, he continued his education at Allen University, where he played football on a scholarship.
He began singing gospel at a very early age with his sisters and brother; they were known as “The Adams Singers.” He joined Greater St. Luke Baptist Church, where he served as an usher, trustee, and was a member of the choir.
Mr. Adams pursued his career as a Brick Mason and Truck Driver. He was a local and coastal driver for many years.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary M. Fairbanks on January 23, 2014, in Columbia, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Marion and Jessie Adams; daughter, Cheryl Mayers Rogers; granddaughter, April Matthews-Gilmore; siblings, Reverend Marion C. Adams, Sr., Jessie Mayers, Arnilee Outing, Leona Brown, Grace Mayers, Yvonne Daniels, and James Holiday.
Mr. Johnny Adams leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Mary Fairbanks Adams, and this stepchildren, Vinnie Brown, Jr., Vinshay Brown, Vintasha Fairbanks, Brenda Fairbanks; foster-child, Messiah Glover; first wife, Morna Adams, and their children, Roselyn Adams-Matthews, Retina Adams, George M. Adams, Carlie Adams (Arthur) Mosley, Bridgette Adams; second wife, Ethel Gooden (deceased) and their children, Patricia Adams Branch (Gregory) Weston and Teriko Adams Davis; a son, Andre Dunbar and his mother, Merdus Dunbar; a daughter, Latia Adams and her mother, Barbara Adams; daughter, Letitia Boyd, and her mother, Rose Boyd (deceased); two sisters, Lois Jacobs and Connie Bookman, both of Columbia, SC; two aunts, Willie Mae Bynum and Irene Caldwell; two brothers-in-law, Nathaniel Brown and Wallace Mayers; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and caring friends.
My condolences goes out to the family and my sympathy to Mrs. Adams, to loss a companion, there are no words for it.
I’m positive Mr. Johnny Adams have left many special memories to enjoy for his loving family; take comfort in them.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort and Faith
“Condolences and Love to Tia and the Adams Family🙏🏻🙏🏻.”
“Happy Veterans Day we thank you for your service 🇱🇷🇱🇷”
” Uncle Johnny ” as affectionately known to many especially my Sister Michelle and I your loving nieces you had such a big heart. You have left us with so many special memories from being with you when you worked for Food Lion and stayed in Elloree, man those were good times we had so much fun there and anytime we stayed the night at Auntie Barbara and your house it was always good food,family, friends fun and love sometimes I didnt want to leave. Ýour family and friends will definitely miss you. The long suffering and pain you have endured so long is over now and you can fly high in Heaven pain free and no more suffering.
We love you !! you will be dearly missed Uncle Johnny ❤
Praying for our loss. Hoping for healing for our Family. Johnny will be forever missed. Father Thank you for memories.
Heartfelt condolences goes out to RoslynTina,Carla and extended family. I remember Mr Johnny Adam from Arlington Street in West Cola. I pray that the Lord will grant you peace and comfort during this unfavorable time.
Jacquelyn “Jackie Reed”Mack
My condolence to the family. May you be strengthened and encouraged in the words of Phil. 4:5,6 during this difficult time.
Sending our sincere condolences to the Adams family
From the Tidwell Family
Prayers and deepest condolences sent, may God wrap his loving arms around you all.
Prayers and deepest condolences sent, may God wrap his loving arms around you all.
Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family of Uncle Johnny. May you all find comfort and peace together in this time of loss. God’s Love to All..
My father in law. I’m sorry I didn’t get to talk with you before you transition to the other realm but the last time I tried to contact you, you were in the hospital and me and Bubba was trying to get through like everyday but your phone was going to voicemail. Just know that you will be truly miss and I cherish the time we went to see Bubba. I do not believe in death but eternal life and that’s what our creator had given us. Love you my shinning star.
Family, no expressed words can ease the emotions that we are all feeling right now. Sometimes it is hard to explain what the heart doesn’t know how to accept. What we know is that God can do, will do, and never fails. There’s acceptance and healing in that. May each of us accept in time and be Blessed by what we know. The GAOTU Jehovah has spoken. Unk, I will hold those skills close. Guess it’s my turn to initiate all the visitors into the family during the holiday meal. Sleep now Bass Man-the Adams singers were waiting on you!!
To my family. Prayers are not really enough, a virtual hug is not enough right now. Our God is a healer and time can be your closest companion during our time of transition. Although it may not be enough, my prayers are with you and for you at this very hour. I encourage you to do what we were taught and that’s to trust on God and he’ll see you through❤️
Praying for the Family at this difficult time.
R.I.P Johnny
Dad, I am really at a lost of words right now. I wasn’t expecting this so soon. I am really gonna miss you 😢. I’m proud to call you my dad and you were the first man that I loved 🥰. I’m going to miss the time we shared and spent together. Please watch over us! None of us were ready but God saw fit to call you home and open up the gates of Heaven for you. We love you and we miss you dearly. Love your Baby Girl, Latia & your grandkid’s: Jr, Znariah, and BJ
My Condolences and Prayers To The Family. May Johnny RIP he will truly be missed 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊