JAMES EVERETT ARCHIE ADAMS
ARCHIE EVERETT ADAMS
Archie Adams was born on February 28, 1923, to Thomas Arthur “Johnny” and Ida Virginia Edwards Adams in Ronda, North Carolina. He graduated with the Class of 1940 from Lincoln Heights High School in Wilkesboro, NC.
Archie enlisted in the United States Coast Guard on May 7, 1943. He was an MA3C on the USS Curtis Bay, USS Action, and the DCG06ND. He achieved the rank of ST3C (Steward 3rd Class) and was honorably discharged on October 8, 1945, after serving during World War II. His monthly pay at discharge was $78.00, and he received $13.75 as travel pay from Portsmouth, Virginia to Ronda, NC.
Archie married Margaret Ophelia Petty Adams on April 4, 1942. They had 5 children: James Everett (married to Glenda), Albert Nathaniel (married to Carolyn), Brenda Lorraine (married to Spencer Dobbins), Lillian Jane Patrice, and Lisa Danette (married to Ronald Tyson). They were also blessed with 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
Archie Adams passed away on Saturday, November 29, 1986.