Michael Lee Adams, 79, of Brandywine passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1946, in Cumberland, Maryland, to the late Betty Jane Adams.
Mr. Adams was a proud 1964 graduate of Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Maryland.
He honorably served in the United States Army from 1964-1967.
He worked for more than 40 years in the construction industry as a superintendent and retired from A & J Excavating.
He was an outdoor enthusiast who particularly enjoyed hunting, trapping and going on motorcycle trips with his wife, Cathy. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather (known as “pappap”) who loved spending time with his family and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
His wife, Cathy (Crider) Adams of Brandywine, survives.
Also surviving are his sons Martin Vaccari (Susanne) of Germany, Shawn Adams (Misty) of Dayton, Virginia, Jeremy Adams (Michelle) of Mt. Sidney, Virginia, and Chad Adams of Grottoes, Virginia; nine grandchildren, Marc, Melissa, Ryan, Kyle, Taylor, Aaron, Lauren, Chase and Camden; three great-grandchildren, Robin, Maxim and Adrian; and a sister, Glenna Koontz (James) of Brandywine.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Candace Nicole Adams; a brother, Pat Adams; and two sisters Sandra Mongold and Rose Adams.
The family will receive friends and family at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. At 2 p.m., a short celebration of life will begin with Deacon John Windett officiating.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.basagic.com.
In his memory, the family requests that donations be made to the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 297, Brandywine, WV 26802 or to the donor’s choice.
