Bobby Jake Adams

Bobby Jake Adams, age 87, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the Stanton Nursing Home. He was born on June 1, 1938, to the union of the late John and Elizabeth Cassidy Adams. Bobby served in the Army in the Vietnam Era and retired from IBM after 30 years of employment. He was a member of the Church of God and was also a Kentucky Colonel.

Bobby is survived by one son, Scott (Melissa) Adams of Jeffersonville, KY; one daughter, Elizabeth Jones of Winchester, KY; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella Betz of Louisville, KY; and one brother, Tommy Adams of Mt. Sterling, KY.

In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his wife Carrie Oakley Adams, one son, Bobby Lynn Adams; two sisters, Lacey Means and Toots Gay; and two brothers, Johnny Adams and Billy Adams.

Funeral services will be on Friday February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals Chapel. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Officiating will be Willie Means.

Burial will be at Machpelah Cemetery. Military Rites will follow by the American Legion Post 22.

Pallbearers: Anthony Prater, Jason Prater, Scotty Adams, Charles Banfield, Carrie Adams, and Ophelia Thornwell.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353