Charles Fredric Adams

Charles Fredric Adams obituary, Maryville, TN

Charles Fredric Adams

Charles Adams Obituary

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Charles Fredric Adams, age 88 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Charles was retired as an Insurance Agent after 30 + years of dedicated service and had served as a music director for various churches in the area for 60 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the National Guard for 13 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Adams and Millie Adams Crisp; step-father, Wayne Crisp; son, Scott Randall Adams; and brother, Bill Adams. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ronnye Adams; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Cinnamon Adams of Myrtle Beach, Brian and Michele Adams of Maryville, and Jason and Brandi Adams of Maryville; grandchildren, Chelby, Bryce, Tyler, Grace, Nicholas, Katie, Jay, and Brody; many nieces, nephews, and special pets also. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 03, 2025 at the Grandview Cemetery Pavilion for the service and entombment with Rev. Mark Adams and Rev. Charles Huskey officiating. Friends may call at their convenience prior to the service from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com

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