of Sherwood, AR
May 28, 1950 - December 9, 2022
William "Bill" C. Adams Jr., 72, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.
He was born in Jonesboro on May 28, 1950, to William C. Adams Sr. and Virginia Lee Adams.
Bill grew up in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1968 and from Arkansas State University in 1973 with a degree in Journalism. While at ASU, he was a member of Sigma Delta Chi, a professional journalistic society.
After graduation, Bill worked for the Jonesboro Sun Newspaper in the circulation department for many years before moving to Little Rock as a District Circulation Manager for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where he worked until his retirement.
After retirement, he became an avid genealogist. He loved researching his family history with a special interest in military records. He was a valued volunteer at the Arkansas State Archives and The Central Arkansas Library Systems Butler Center for Arkansas Studies. He loved to find information and share it with his sister, and he enjoyed helping others with their research.
Bill was a long-time member and president of Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club of Ark and the Civil War Roundtable of Ark in Little Rock. He was also a member of the Arkansas Genealogical Society, the Genealogy Society of Craighead County, the Sons of Confederate Veterans-Newton Camp, and the Tennessee Genealogical Society.
Bill is survived by a sister, Virginia Adams of Jonesboro.
His many friends that he met doing his research over the past years and his genealogy research friend, Mary Evans, will also miss him very much.
Private graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
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6 Condolence(s)
Mary Russell- Evans
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The last thing Bill was doing on this earth was looking for his ancestors. I know when Bill arrived in "Genealogy Heaven" he received all the answers & was able to embrace all the ancestors in person. Sure gonna miss you, buddy!.
Linda Howell
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Bill and I shared some family history. He always had new information for me and loved sharing it with me. I will miss him.....
PJ Daigle
Monday, January 2, 2023
Bill was such a valuable asset to all who researched genealogy with him. I always enjoyed our visits and all the helpful knowledge he so generously shared on the best ways to research certain areas of genealogy. A kind hearted man with a generous spirit that will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Bill, I was privileged to learn so much from you and will take it with me in all my research.
Cathy Davis
Monday, January 2, 2023
I enjoyed meeting Bill when we volunteered for the State Archives He was a lot of fun and so full of knowledge.
Carla Coleman
Monday, January 2, 2023
Bill was quiet and a listener but he was a great researcher and genealogist. Condolences and prayers for family and friends. We will miss you Bill. 🌹🌹🌹
Jack Perciful
Sunday, January 1, 2023
I always enjoyed visiting with Bill at our meetings. He was very knowledgeable about his family genealogy and Arkansas Civil War units. Every time I would go to the Butler Center, Bill was always there. He helped me get information for my family history as well. Bill will certainly be missed!