Charles L. Adams, 87, of Crisfield, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Manokin Center in Princess Anne.

Born in Crisfield on August 6, 1933, he was a son of the late Upshur L. and Alta N. Somers Adams.

Charlie became the "Paper Boy" for the Crisfield Times Newspaper in 1939 at the age of six and continued for 67 more years until his retirement.  Charlie received numerous Proclamations from The City of Crisfield for his many years of dedicated service. There is a dedicated Charlie Adams Day, a Charlie Adams Month, and the dedication of Charlie Adams Corner at the intersection of 9 ^th and Main was in 1989.

A member of the former Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, he was very active in his community. He was a Charter Member of the Moose Lodge in Westover, former Commander and Historian of the Sons of American Legion Post #16, Honorary Life Member of the former V.F.W. Post #8274, and was caretaker and decorator of the American Legion Cemetery since age 6, which he absolutely loved and took much pride in.

Charles was very family oriented and enjoyed riding his bicycle around town.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brothers, Jerry Adams and wife Jean of Crisfield and Johnny Adams of Salisbury; sisters, Mary Adams Kyte of Princess Anne and Annie Adams Bozman of Norfolk, VA; special niece, Tonette Morgan Whaley of Princess Anne, and several nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George "Buddy" Adams; a sister, Sarah Adams Morgan; and his good friend, Leon Malin.

Funeral Services will be held at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 12 PM. Viewings will be held at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home on Thursday, August 20th from 6-8 PM and Friday one hour prior to the service. Rev. Robert Daniels will officiate and interment will follow at the American Legion Cemetery on Somerset Avenue in Crisfield.

The funeral procession will leave Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home and make a special stop at "Charlie's Corner" at the intersection of 9 ^th and Main Street before arriving at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Manokin Activities Department, 11974 Edgehill Terrace, Princess Anne, MD 21853.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com .