Ottis L. Adams

Ottis L. Adams, 91, of Broad Creek, passed away Thursday, September 19­, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Rick Aldridge. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Ottis was born and raised in the Broad Creek community. He honorably served our country in the United States Army where he served as a medic, helping the wounded. Ottis’ true passion in life was teaching, of which he devoted his life to. He earned his Masters of English from Eastern Carolina University and taught English and French at Northwest Bible College. He also taught at White Oak Christian Academy along with other schools in the area. Even after retirement, he used his gift of teaching to tutor students and was a teacher’s aide. He especially enjoyed volunteering with the Foster Grandparents Association.

Ottis was a devout Christian and faithful servant to others. Along with teaching, he was also the former minister of the Church of God in Newport and Havelock. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and ability to entertain with his story telling. He was also a talented writer that had work published in the local newspaper.

He is survived by his son, Doyle Adams of Broad Creek; sister, Faye Willis of Broad Creek; and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Jessie Adams; son, Russell Keith Adams; and sisters, Velma Stewart and Gloria Mann.

Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made the Foster Grandparents Association and can be mailed to FGP c/o Diane Williams at 303 McQueen Ave., Newport, NC 28570.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.