Kenneth Edwin Adams, age 80, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Jean Waddle Care Center.
Kenneth was born on April 25, 1946 to the late Orville Adams and Opal Whitaker in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was a devout Christian and member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fossils and geology, traveling, exploring, was very charismatic, and made friends anywhere he went.
Along with his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother Denver Adams and stepfather Glen Whitaker.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Barbara Adams, whom he married on February 29, 1980, his children; Richard Hines, Rebecca Adams, and Gretchen Moss all of Somerset; Haley Heter of Wichita, KS, sister Linda Howard (Jeff) all of Somerset; niece Karen Chakraborty, grandchildren: Nick, Tiffany, Thyler, Paxton, Avalon, Amanda, Amber and Jeremy; along with numerous friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 11am-1pm in Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 1pm with Bro. David Dykes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Kenneth Edwin Adams.