Ralph Elton Adams, 81, of Saluda, N.C. passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2011 in the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, N.C.
Born in Pomaria, S.C., he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Hawkins Adams. After growing up in Prosperity, he moved to Saluda in 1951. Mr. Adams worked as store manager of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. in Hendersonville, N.C., retiring after 35 years of service in 1991.
A volunteer with Hospice he was also active with the Saluda Senior Center, where he delivered Meals on Wheels. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Saluda since 1965, where he served as a deacon.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Jennie Arledge Adams; one daughter, Lisa Adams Roach (Dan) of Charlotte, N.C., and one brother, Dewey Adams (Frances) of Union, S.C. Also surviving are his granddaughter, Sarah Pauline Roach, and his daughter-in-law, Jill Adams of Gastonia, N.C. He was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Kendal Adams, who died in 2006, as well as four brothers and two sisters.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in First Baptist Church of Saluda, with Rev. David Webb officiating.
The family will receive friends in the church immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Saluda Building Fund, P.O. Box 95, Saluda, N.C. 28773.
An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.