Mr. Layton H. “Buddy” Adams, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 while surrounded by loved ones at Lexington Medical Center.
Born in Bamburg, SC to Shelly and Sadie Adams, he went on to graduate from Clemson University. A few years later, he married the person who he had no idea would become his absolute life partner and soulmate. They were married over 55 years. He was a drill sergeant who retired from the Army Reserve. He retired as an industrial engineer employed by Eastman Chemical Company. He was a loving husband and father who was active in his local church, sharing a passion to foreign missions in Israel as well as other countries around the world.
He is survived by his loving wife, Della, as well as his three children: Tim, Tracy, and Joe. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and his sister, Maggie Adams.
He will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM on Sunday April 21, 2024 in a graveside service for family and invited friends at Southside Memorial Gardens, 700 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC. He will be forever missed by family and friends.