“Al” Alvis Nester Adams of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on, November 5, 2018. He was a WWII Navy Gunner Veteran. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Parrott Adams. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Kathleen Lester Adams; sisters, Dolly Walters and Sylvia Eller; brothers, Herman and Eddie “Lightning” Adams. Survived by son, Alvis Adams, Jr; daughters, Barbara Sharp, Sylvia Holdren (John), Gracie Petterson (Rex); son, Darrell Evans (Tammy); 7 granddaughters and 6 great-grandsons; sister, Mary Sue Smith of PA and several special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday at Weaver’s Chapel from 5-7 pm with service to follow at 7:00 pm. Rev. Rodney Holloman officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for an 11:00 am interment. Condolences are welcome at weaverfuneralservices.com.