Paul Wade Adams, age 61, of Lumberton, husband of Cathy Adams for 38 years, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 1, 1950 in Robeson County to the late Clyde Adams, Sr. and Geneva Musselwhite. He was a veteran of the US Army and was formerly employed as a general contractor.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Adams.

Mr. Adams is survived by his mother, Geneva Musselwhite, of Lumberton; one son, Paul Adams, Jr. and fiancé, Tracy Lassiter, of Lumberton; two daughters, Nicole Fairfax and husband, Jason, of Lumberton, and Caitlyn Adams, of the home; two brothers, Clyde Adams, Jr., of Lumberton, and Terry Adams of Troy; two sisters, Betty Rogers, of Lumberton, and Barbara Sykes, of Virginia; and two grandchildren, Paul Wade Adams III and Madalynn Nicole Fairfax.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of Mrs. Carlene Stead, 92 Delmar Street, Lumberton and at the home of Mrs. Betty Rogers, 142 Dresden Avenue, Lumberton.

A time of visitation will take place on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street, Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Charles Brust officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.