William Carl Adams Obituary

We announce the death of William Carl Adams of Benson, North Carolina, who passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 92. William will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover Adams and Mildred Barwick Adams; his wife Helen "Korney" Adams; and his sisters, Wilma M. Bishop and Edna Joyce Rice.

He is survived by: his children, William Carl Adams, Jr. (Annette), Millie Adams Johnson (Richard) and Katherine Adams Bumgarner (Kenny); his grandchildren, Jami Adams (Jonathan), Will Adams (Taylor), Adam Caldwell (Sarah), Collin Caldwell, Jenna Johnson (Keric), Kara Stevens (Whitley), Jessica Johnson, Logan Bumgarner (Remy), Lexi Bumgarner, Brandi Martin (Mikeal), Lance Bumgarner and Tyler Bumgarner (Christie); his great grandchildren, Harris Stevens, Adelina Martinez, Sutton Adams, Braston Caldwell, Everett Caldwell, Madalynn Caldwell, Hailey Bumgarner, Cooper Bumgarner, Gavin Martin, Trevor Martin, Kennedy Bumgarner and Samantha Bumgarner; and his close friend Mary Majors. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Benson Baptist Church, PO Box 323, Benson, NC.