MacArthur “Billy” Adams, 57, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He and his five siblings grew up traveling with their career-Navy father through California, Washington, Okinawa (Japan), Maryland and Virginia. He was a loving father/grandfather, and a talented athlete who excelled in wrestling and football while in Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach. A Master Mechanic by trade, he owned and managed several businesses in the Tidewater area. He was known and much beloved by many. Gone too soon… We miss you so much already, Billy.
He is survived by his 4 children and 8 grandchildren, daughter, Jaime Adams and her 3 children, Christiana, Jaylyn and Trent of Chesapeake, VA; son, Jordan Adams of San Diego, CA; daughter, Jennifer Ham and her 3 children, Devon, Rhiannon and Logan of Moyock, NC; son Jason Smithdeal and his wife Chandonette and their 2 children, Alec and Reahgan of Chesapeake, VA.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Please share your condolences with the family via the “Condolences & Tributes” tab.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy’s family during this time. We are thankful that we had the chance to know him…
So saddened to hear of your loss. I have many memories of such a great guy. Rest in paradise.
Billy was one of the most giving unselfish men I’ve ever had the privledge to know!!!!! He’d literally give you the shirt off his back no questions asked! He was a “fixer” if you had a problem he’d already have 4 solutions for it! I love and miss him tremendously and was only a friend so I can only imagine how much y’all miss him ! God bless you all!!
Billy was one of the most giving unselfish men I’ve ever had the privledge to know!!!!! He’d literally give you the shirt off his back no questions asked! He was a “fixer” if you had a problem he’d already have 4 solutions for it! I love and miss him tremendously and was only a friend so I can only imagine how much y’all miss him ! God bless you all!!
I met Billy about mid 90″s thru car repairs. Ever since, I’ve had him work on my vehicles. He was so nice, that when I called & asked if my car was ready and he”d tell me about a relatives car & some emergency or a birthday etc. I could not be mad! He truly thought of his family first and cared so much for you all.
Since my divorce 6 years ago Billy was probably my only true friend. I talked to him several times in what were his last months. He was always positive and said he was fine. May God”s peace rest with you as you reflect on your beloved family member. -Dan
I knew Billy in school and he was always smiling and happy go lucky. He and I were friends & would talk and “flirt”, he sure knew how to make a girl smile. Recently I have had the pleasure to reconnect with Kristi as well as get to know his son Jordan personally. They did an amazing job raising Jordan to be a fine, talented craftsman and caring young man. Billy will live on in his children and grand children. I feel fortunate to have been his friend and even more fortunate to have told his son some of my memories with his dad before his passing ! Indeed, gone too soon! You will be missed.
I knew Billy in school and he was always smiling and happy go lucky. He and I were friends & would talk and “flirt”, he sure knew how to make a girl smile. Recently I have had the pleasure to reconnect with Kristi as well as get to know his son Jordan personally. They did an amazing job raising Jordan to be a fine, talented craftsman and caring young man. Billy will live on in his children and grand children. I feel fortunate to have been his friend and even more fortunate to have told his son some of my memories with his dad before his passing ! Indeed, gone too soon! You will be missed.