William Adams Sr. Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of William Adams Sr. in Nashville, Tennessee is shared. William, born on January 6, 1950, passed away on September 14, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Adams Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Adams and Mattie Lou Moore Adams; his daughter Rochelle Moore; and his siblings, Mary Ann Scott-Wynn, Barbara Jean Dobson, James Adams and Mattie Cheatham.

He is survived by: his wife Renae Adams; his children, Mary Deatrice Moore and William Thomas Adams Jr.; his stepchildren, Ishi "Whizzy" Coward, Jonathan "Colby" Coward and Reginald Beavers; and his siblings, Sam Adams Jr. (Pam), Anthony Adams, Alfonza Adams, Curtis Adams (Norma), Deborah Faye Adams, Helen, John and Ernest. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends.

Viewing was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc. (3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN 37221).