Gene Arthur Adams

Gene Arthur Adams, 64, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born May 31, 1962, in Pittsylvania, County, to the late Jesse Adams and Rebecca Ferrell Adams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Butler.

Gene was a man of Christian faith and a dedicated member of Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle where he was involved in different ministries. A graduate of Fieldale-Collinsville High School, class of 1982, he was a hard worker and loyal employee of Goodyear Tire and Stanley furniture. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins football team and the Lakers basketball team. Gene loved his family and made spending time with them a priority.

He is survived by his daughters, Mykala Adams and Crystal Adams; son, Jeremy Adams; sisters, Connie Adams and Lillie Tunstall; and brothers, John Jennings and Glen Adams.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle with Pastor Lorenzo Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and extended family one hour prior to the service.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.