Rev. William K. Adams

The Rev. William K. (Bill) Adams, 74 of Salisbury died November 16, 2013. Rev. Adams was born on December 31, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Richard Stuart Adams and Ethel Kelsey Adams. He was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Upper Darby, PA. He received a B.S. Degree from Cairn University (Philadelphia College of Bible) in 1960 and a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary (Dallas, Texas) in 1964. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul George Adams of Elysburg, PA. He is survived by a brother, Richard S. Adams, Jr. and his wife, Barbara in Hendersonville, NC. Rev. Adams was an ordained Presbyterian minister. He began his career as assistant minister at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, Brilliant, Ohio and the Wilson United Presbyterian Church, Clairton, PA before moving to Salisbury in 1974 to become pastor of the North Hills Presbyterian Church. Rev. Adams served at North Hills until his retirement in 1998. Rev. Adams was an active member of the Civitan Club of Salisbury since 1975, he served as club president and more recently as club secretary. He was also District Secretary. Rev. Adams holds an Honor Key from the Salisbury Club as well as NC District West. Rev. Adams served as a volunteer chaplain at Rowan Memorial Hospital and was a member of the volunteer chaplain committee. He is a former member of the board of directors at the Elizabeth H. Dole chapter of the American Red Cross and served as board chairman. At the time of his death, Rev. Adams was on the board of directors of North Hills Christian School. Rev. Adams is survived by his wife of more than 51 years, Caroline H. Fertig Adams whom he married on September 8, 1962. He is also survived by daughter, Deborah Lynn Adams Thompson (and husband Mark) of Salisbury, son, William K. Adams, Jr. (and wife, Joy) of Brandenburg, Kentucky; and son, David S. Adams (and wife, Connie) of Kernersville. Mr. Adams has seven grandchildren, William Andrew Thompson (Salt Lake City, Utah), Katie Thompson Clemmer (husband Joe) of Lexington, NC, Lindsay Michelle Thompson, Buies Creek, NC, Carrie Nicole Thompson, Chicago, Illinois, Kelsey Ann Adams, Wilmore, Kentucky, Cassidy Joy Adams, Brandenburg, Kentucky, and Holly Danielle Adams of Kernersville, NC. A visitation will be Friday (Nov 22) from 6-8 and a service of celebration will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Summersett Memorial Chapel on 1315 West Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Assisting in the service will be Rev. Malcolm Bullock and William K. Adams, Jr. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flower memorials may be sent to North Hills Christian School scholarship fund, 2970 W. Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Adams family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Rev. William K. Adams

December 31, 1938 - November 16, 2013