William Horace Adams

William Horace Adams obituary, Winchester, TN

William Horace Adams

William Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watson Funeral Home & Memorial Park - Winchester on Sep. 23, 2025.

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William Horace Adams, age 87, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away on September 22, 2025, at NHC of Tullahoma. He was born on July 11, 1938, in Viola, Tennessee, to the late Charles and Idell (Murphy) Adams. William proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he built a career as a skilled carpenter, specializing in making cabinets with great craftsmanship and pride. Beyond his work, William enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, camping, going to yard sales, and most of all, spending time with his beloved grandchildren. William will be remembered as a hardworking man with a kind heart, a love for family, and a legacy of dedication that will continue to live on through those he cherished most. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Adams. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothy Adams; his son, Gregg (Karen) Adams; grandchildren, Chance Adams (Ashlie Honea) and Shelby (Caleb) Luthringer; great-grandchildren, Levi Luthringer, Kamber Honea, and Karter Honea; brother, John Ervin Adams; and nephew, John Adams. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Watson Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Roy B. Watson Chapel of Watson Funeral Home. Interment to immediately follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens.

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