Charles Gilbert Adams

Charles Gilbert Adams departed this life on April 17, 2024.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the First Christian Church of Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. Beth Burton-Williams. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery in Bentonville, NC.

Charles was born January 1, 1936 in Newton Grove, NC to Gilbert and Sallie Adams.  After graduating valedictorian from Meadow School in 1954, he entered UNC Chapel Hill, receiving ROTC training.  In 1958, he began his 23 year career in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1981 as Lieutenant Colonel.  While in the Air Force, he and his wife of 68 years, Eloise Johnson Adams, lived in eight states.  He received his CPA while in Texas and MBA while in Michigan.  Upon returning to Johnston County, NC, Charles worked at Caterpillar in Clayton before retiring again.  Charles and Eloise were active in the homeowner’s association of Walden Woods.   They were also pillars in their church home, First Christian in Smithfield.  Charles “served our church for many years as financial secretary and treasurer, as well as any job, large or small, that was needed.” In their spare time, Charles and Eloise enjoyed golfing with friends and family. 

Charles was predeceased in death by his parents, wife Eloise; brother, Jeff Adams and wife, Miriam; nephew, Tony Sawyer; brothers-in-law, Jim Sawyer and Roy Williams. 

He is survived by sister, Jean Williams; sisters-in-law, Barbara Norris and husband, Loyied; and Myrtle Moore, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends following the committal service at Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Bentonville, NC

In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Smithfield, 1001 S. Crescent Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577. 

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time. 

Arrangements by Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.