Payton F Adams

If life is measured by the way we live, the way we serve, the way we give….

If life is measured by the words we say, the love expressed along the way….

If life is measured by the smiles we share, the kindnesses, the way we care….

Then their life’s measure is clearly known, for these are things their life has shown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (unknown)

This is a snapshot of the legacy left by Payton F. Adams on February 24, 2025. (b. 12/08/1930). Each person he met over his 94 years has their own special memories of him; his stories, his wit and humor, his outreach, his integrity, his faith. How he made you feel was important to him, as he valued everyone.

Payton passed peacefully with his daughters Karen and Lyn by his side. He climbed in his T33 cockpit and took his last flight to join their mother and loving wife Edie who preceded him in death (1929-2018). Payton was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and papa to his family. We will post a life story of Payton closer to the combined Memorial Celebration for he and Edie in May 2025.

Payton’s recent passion was his founding and participation in the non-profit organization, Clothes to Kids of Haywood County, NC. Donations in his honor may be made to them: Clothes to Kids, P.O. Box 914, Clyde, NC 28721.

Until we meet again, please share Payton’s stories, laughter and kindness with each other and those you meet along the way~

The care of Mr. Adams has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville