Dr. William L. "Doc" Adams
1935 - 2018
Dr. William L. "Doc" Adams
1935 - 2018
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BORN
1935
DIED
2018
Dr. William Adams Obituary
Dr. William L. Adams, age 83, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Mt. Vernon.
He was born on August 20, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky one of the two sons born to the late Roscoe Adams and Mary Lawrence Adams.
While providing compassionate and excellent care for the area animals, he became well known throughout the area communities as “Doc” or “Doc Adams”. He and his late wife Lillian “Lil” established the Adams Veterinary Clinic in Mt. Vernon and offered their services further by providing affordable and reasonable medical care for over 30 years. Doc became well known for his dedicated service to the profession of Veterinary Medicine and was honored to have the road in which he lived and worked named after him.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife; Lillian Dion Adams, whom he married on March 6, 1956 in Berea, Kentucky and his brother; John “Jack” Adams.
Doc is survived by his nephews; John Adams of Connecticut and William Adams of Vermont, special friends; Anita White of Somerset and Mark Persons of Mt. Vernon and a host of other relatives and many friends and constituents. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
A complete obituary and final arrangements will announced soon.
Doctor and Mrs. James Laughlin
November 2, 2018
He was a fabulous man. He loved all and cared for so many peoples' animals. He will be missed and last of the Mohicans with vet care
Sue Taylor
October 27, 2018
I have known Doc Adams for a lot of years and he sure will be missed by everyone
Linna Lawernce Stewart
October 17, 2018
As just a small child I can remember doc coming to my house my daddy and mother Bill and Dorthy Lawrence run a dairy for 30 years and doc was our vet he came no matter what time day or night I can c him now long white coat and black boots just like dad had dad wear them year around.
Dad and Doc was best freinds as long as I can remember he was just family him and Lil both doc was a good man and he will b missed by everyone that k him.RIP DOC
Bridget Gibson
October 17, 2018
My family and I were so sorry to hear about Doc Adams. He was a dear friend
and holds a special place in our hearts. We all loved him including our animals. We had many laughs together. We are truly blest to have known him and call him our friend and our Vet. To us he was the best !
Bridget Gibson and family
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JAY BROWN
October 16, 2018
VERY BEST OF FRIENDS A NEIGHBOR COULD HAVE,ANOTHER EMPTY FEELING IN OUR HEARTS THAT CANT BE FILLED
Rita Smith
October 16, 2018
He was a good man who loved all animal's. He gave many people help that could not afford the care for there fur baby's at a price thay could pay at a loss to himself. God bless
Tammy Davidson
October 15, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelley Sears Foster
October 15, 2018
So very sorry for your families loss. Our family will truly miss Doc Adams. He has taken care of so many of our animals for as many years as I can remember. He was truly a gifted man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Kelley Sears Foster, Ginger Sears, Tony Noe from Valley Oak
Pam Sturgill
October 14, 2018
So sad to hear this Doc you will be greatly missed we love you. Until we meet again in heaven. Prayer for the family. Pam Sturgill and family.
Dianna Roberts
October 14, 2018
My husband and I will miss Dr. Adam's tremendously, I cannot express how his absence will affect my family, our community and our little animals.
Danny and Mattie Petrey
October 14, 2018
Doc Adams was a very caring veterinarian. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
Debra Lance Adams
October 14, 2018
Doc Adams we will miss you so much you were one of the best.
Vickie & Rich Meadows
October 14, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We will miss those great conversations we had. You took care of our bird dogs for over ten years and did a wonderful job taking care of them. After his wife died, I helped him by giving him cooking advice and he would call and we would talk about his cooking and what temp to bake something on. I am sure he was getting a lot of help from other people as he indicated that he was. You just wanted to take of Doc.
Bertha Burdine
October 14, 2018
Doc Adam's was like part of the family. He took care of my Furkids for almost 15yrs. I hold him in highest regards. My Rugrat, shared a place on his Pet wall. He was a sweet and caring man to his 4 legged friends and friend to us 2 legged critters. He will be missed greatly. My strength be with his family. Give my Rugrat a hug for me Doc.
Lisa Johnson
October 14, 2018
Doc Adams was a very kind and caring man that will be missed greatly.
Tammy Miller
October 14, 2018
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Doc Adams. He was truly a very kind man. He has cared for so many of my animals through the years. He was always gentle and soft spoken. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for his loss. His friends, family, and his animals will miss him. Rest in Peace, Doc Adams.
Terry Morgan
October 14, 2018
He will be missed. We really enjoyed Doc, taking our animals to him and doing plumbing work for him. Very sad . Terry N. Morgan
Lisa Hall
October 14, 2018
Dr. Adams was a wonderful man that loved his occupation! We took our fur babies to him and he always was so kind to both them and us! You will be missed my friend! Ron & Lisa Hall of Somerset, KY. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in the loss of their precious loved one!
Charles Napolitano
October 14, 2018
Doc Adams was a great man. He cared for your animals like they were his own. I would talk to him for hours when he did not have other patients. He is loved by many because he cared and loved what he was doing. I can not say enough about him.
Stephanie Smith
October 14, 2018
Doc Adams. Doc was a one of a kind man. His love for animals was evident through his low cost animal care. Not only did he care for your pet, but you made a friend and enjoyed your visit! I am honored and blessed to have known him.
Paul, Stephanie, Lucas & Lauren Smith
Eubank, KY
Cathy Longhurst
October 13, 2018
A wonderful friend for over 50 years. I will miss Dr Adams forever. All animals have lost the best vet.
Andrea Slate
October 13, 2018
Doc adams was loved by my family! He took very good care of our fur babies and they loved him especially our cat Izzy, he saved her life. I sure will miss him and our family and pets will to! He was a great man so kind and caring! Prayers for family
Sherry Paquette
October 13, 2018
Doc Adam will be greatly missed. I had the wonderful pleasure of knowing him for many years. He had such a loving heart and gave to all he came in contact with two legged as well as 4.. Their will never be a kinder soul then sweet doc Adams.
Lisa and Doren Burton
October 13, 2018
What a hero to his profession and community. Doc loved the people and animals he tended to. He was a rare breed and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. We will miss you Doc There will be many loving animals there with you when you go thru those Pearly Gates of heaven. You will be truly missed.
B.J. Thomason
October 13, 2018
Until he retired, he was the only man I ever took any of my animals to. He will be sorely missed.
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