John "Bone" Wesley Adams, age 69 of Charlotte, departed this earthly life on August 19, 2019 at Atrium Health. He was born on January 16, 1950 to Ms. Mary Adams Kimble in Mecklenburg Co.
He went to Charlotte, North Carolina public schools. He graduated from Myers Park High School Class of 1968; then he attended Central Piedmont Community College.
He joined the United States Army. He received a Citation United States Army Vietnam by Direction of the Secretary of the Army, the Army Commendation Medal Specialist Four, Certificate of Appreciation for Service in the Armed Forces of the United States, United States Southeastern Signal School of Fort Gordon, GA is it know that he having successfully completed the Lineman Course, Department of the Army, Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the active service of the United States Army presents this testimonial of esteem and gratitude for Faithful Performance of Duty and National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, 2 Overseas Bars.
At an early age he joined and rededicated his membership at O'Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He worked for Case Hoyt and then retired from Color Response for many years as a Screen Printer.
He enjoyed watching "Carolina Panthers" and the "Washington Redskins"; he loved to go fishing, he was an excellent wood carving, sewing and a great artist.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elizabeth Choate Adams; uncle, Leroy Adams; aunt, Rosa Lee Adams.
He leaves to cherish his fond memory to his caregiver/mother, Ms. Mary A. Kimble of the home; special cousin, Ms. Felicia Mason of Charlotte, NC; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends.
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