Carroll Thomas “Tom” Adams, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Tom was born July 10, 1941 in Louisville, KY to Ike T. Adams and Annette (Koons) Adams. He attended Manual High School but was a graduate of Valley High School class of 1959. Tom joined the marines out of high school serving till he was honorably discharged in 1963. After the marine corp. Tom attended East Carolina State on a basketball scholarship, then later attended UofL J. B. Speed School earning an engineering degree. After graduating Tom began a long, successful career as a forging engineer with Henry Vogt Machine Company, from where he retired.
Ever an athlete, and quite competitive, Tom enjoyed all sports but especially his lifelong passion for golf. He also enjoyed music, dancing, woodworking, and good conversation. He loved family camping trips, attending the kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events, his beloved UofL Cardinals, attending their games and always wearing their colors proudly. Tom loved animals, especially his devoted dog, Togee.
He was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and was honored as deacon emeritus. Tom was a Christian man transformed by the love of Christ, thanks be to God’s grace and the willful determination of his wife Charlotte, who never gave up on him.
Preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joyce Seidl and the love of his life, his wife of 33 years, Charlotte (Cooper) Adams.
Survived by his children, Troy Adams (Leigh), Gary Jolly (Margaret), Greg Jolly (Kris), Glenann Hardwick (Randy), and Doug Jolly; grandchildren, Andrea Foley (Chad), Lauren Jolly, Taylor Jolly, Brad Jolly (Kelli), David Jolly (Sarah), Holly Hicks (Brandon), Kendall Adams, and Evan Adams; great grandchildren, Andrew, Hallie, Addison & Cooper Foley, and Wyatt Jolly; niece, Tiffany Hibbs (Matt).
Visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Owen Funeral Home; with a celebration of Tom’s life on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may go to Ridgewood Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.