Karl Randolph Adams

The Celebration of the Life of

Karl Randolph Adams

May 12, 1953 – April 2, 2026

Born in Batesburg, South Carolina, Karl was the son of the late Horace Etheredge and Annie Nadine Murtiashaw Adams. Karl was the husband of Lea JeNeann White Adams. He was a proud father, grandfather (“Pa”), brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all. He was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church and founded and hosted the Hollywood Baptist Men’s Ministry. Karl was a retired boat mechanic and enjoyed fishing, shrimping, crabbing, hunting, gardening, throwing the frisbee, and teaching his children and grandchildren these trades.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, JeNeann Adams; two daughters, Callie Herlong (Lee) and Kimberly Wheeler (Sam); sister, Anna Leopard; brother, Leon “Butch” Adams (Betty); four grandchildren: Greyson Wilson (Braxton), Garrett Lake (Tristan), Matthew Herlong (Emily), Harrison Herlong (Bailey).

Karl was welcomed into heaven by his brother, Jack Girard Adams Sr. and sister, Vicki Jane Adams Davis; nephews, Jack Girard (“Little Jack”) Adams Jr., Leon Edwards (“Little Butch”) Adams Jr.; and beloved brother-in-law, George Leopard.

The family would like to extend a special Thanks to the Lexington Medical Center ICU, South Carolina Oncology Association, Dr. Ralph Riley, and Hollywood Baptist Church members.

Memorials may be made to: Hollywood Baptist Church, 1490 Hunters Lane, Saluda, SC 29138.

Funeral services for Mr. Adams will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg-Leesville Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Ridge Crest Memorial Park.

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