Crosby Lyman Adams Obituary

The memory of Crosby Lyman Adams of Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on February 26, 2026 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Crosby Lyman Adams to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyman Crosby Adams and Jean Cunningham Adams; his brother Steven Winchester Adams (Jackie); and his brother-in-law David Augustus Childs Junior. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Childs Adams (Betsy); his children, Michael Crosby Adams, Charles Frederic Adams, Richard Childs Adams (Virginia Green Adams) and Carlisle Childs Adams Hernandez (Steven Michael Hernandez); his grandchildren, Jack Adams, Anna Adams, Noah Adams, Maddie Hernandez and Gus Hernandez; and his brother David McAllister Adams (Ellen).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Palmetto Mastersingers, the National Stuttering Association, or a charity of your choice.