Johnny Adams, Jr., 79, of Loyall went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 1, 1947 in Harlan County to the late Johnny Adams and Alene Durham Adams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; a member of the Harlan County Rescue Squad for 28 years; a member of the Loyall Fire Department for 15 years; and retired from CSX Railroad with 38 years of service. Johnny believed in the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Denny "Deno" Adams, Jimmy Adams and Bill Adams; and two sisters, Sherry Howard and Phyllis Koch.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Edna Caldwell Adams, Loyall; two children, Michelle Berndt and husband, Jason, Georgetown, KY; and Phillip Adams and wife, Joy, Loyall; four brothers, Roy Adams and wife, Faye, Teetersville; Charlie Adams and wife, Tammy, Rosspoint; Terry Adams and wife, Dora, Rosspoint; and Tommy Adams, Georgia; and two sisters, Helen Caldwell, Wallins; and Debbie Pennington, Putney. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Bradley Adams, Lauryn Berndt, Emily Berndt and Cayden Berndt; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026, in the chapel of the Harlan Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 1 p.m. with the Reverend John Lundy officiating.

Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with Military Rites by the Harlan Honor Guard. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Harlan Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Johnny Adams, Jr.