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Lyn Adams

1944 - 2026

BORN

1944

DIED

2026

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Albright Funeral Home, Inc.

500 South Salem Street

Apex, North Carolina

Lyn Adams Obituary

Mr Lyn Adams, 81 of Morrisville NC, passed peacefully on Monday, Feb 17th 2026. He will be missed by many as Lyn was a man with great care and compassion for all people.



Lyn was born in Greensboro, NC, son of Rosco and Mildred Adams. Lyn received his degree in architecture from NC State University and was an architect for the NCSU planning department for many years. He left NCSU to become the planning director for the NC Zoo. In addition to his architectural career, he served in the US Army Reserves, and in his spare time, became an award winning nature photographer. Lyn loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending all their activities.



Lyn is survived by his son Lyn Adams Jr (Heidi), and grandchildren, Ethan Adams (Paulina) and Zoe Adams.



The family will hold a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the NC Zoological Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2026.

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