William Earl "Bill" Adams

William Earl "Bill" Adams obituary, Crystal Springs, MS

William Earl "Bill" Adams

William Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stringer Family Funeral Homes on Dec. 15, 2025.
William Earl "Bill" Adams, 85, passed away December 1, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Adams was a member of New Zion Baptist Church where he has served in various capacities including Sunday school teacher, children's church, and seniors mission groups. He loved serving with the 172nd Air National Guard for 21 years. Mr. Adams also served with the Hinds County Sherrif's Reserve and the Copiah County Sherrif's Reserve.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Preston Adams and Lois Ann (Sally) Adams; brother, Harold Seth Adams (Butch); and sister, Carolyn Susan Yant.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Adams of Crystal Springs; daughter, Pamela Holden of Plant City, FL; son, Corey Adams of Clinton, MS; grandchildren, Brendan Adams of Jackosn, Jacob Adams of Clinton, and Travis Holden of Plant City, FL; and great grandchild, Jaxson Holden of Plant City, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association, https://mleoa.org/

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