Harold "Butch" E. Adams

Harold “Butch” Eugene Adams, age 79 of Lake and Farwell, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Pioneer Golden Estates Assisted Living of Clare. On October 3,1946, Butch was born the son of Harold and Betty (Clark) Adams in Columbia, South Carolina. Shortly after he was born, Butch’s family moved to Lake where he was raised, and he graduated from Farwell High School in 1964. Butch remained a resident of the Farwell area for the rest of his life. Following his graduation from Farwell High School in 1964, Butch served honorably for the United States Army. When Butch’s service time was complete, he began working as an electrician for Dow Chemical where he was known for his thirty years of service as an “instrument man”. On December 16, 1981, Butch was united in marriage to Kaye Esterline in Farwell, and together they have shared forty-four years of marriage. Butch was a golf enthusiast and enjoyed many years of league play at Eagle Glen Golf Course and was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed both hunting and fishing. However, Butch’s time that he most cherished was spent following his grandchildren throughout their athletic careers. Butch is survived by his wife Kaye Adams of Farwell, his children Lisa (Douglas) Jarman of Farwell, Lori Garrett of Virginia Beach, VA., Dawn (Doug) Haggart of Farwell, and Alan (Karen) Esterline of Farwell, and his grandchildren Meagan, Logan, Reagan, Ethan, Aliesha, Alexandria, Patrick, Miles, Julia, Lindsay, and Mason. Other survivors include his three great-grandchildren, siblings Robert (Dori) Adams, Karl Adams, Jack (Bonnie) Adams, and Deb Ackerman, his special Aunt Geraldine Clark, and many nieces and nephews. Butch was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Betty Adams. In keeping with Butch’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A time of memorial visitation in honor of Butch will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Farwell Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Butch’s final place of rest will be alongside family in the Surrey Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Butch may be directed to the Farwell High School Baseball Program. For those unable to attend visitation, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Harold "Butch" E. Adams

October 3, 1946 - February 12, 2026