Carl was a gradate of Grand Tower High School in Illinois. He joined the US Air Force and proudly served in Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force, Carl worked for 10 years at Everett High School teaching upholstery. He later owned his own Upholstery shop "Adams & Sons House of Fabric and Upholstery.
Carl was a life member of the Everett VFW Post #2100.
Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Areather; brothers, Charles, Oliver, Earl, Raymond and sister, Marvelle.
He is survived by his 3 sons, Juan (Debbie) Adams of Spokane, WA; David and Richard Adams of both of Bremerton, WA.
Viewing will held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home.
The Committal Service with Military Honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Reception will follow at the VFW Post 2100 at 2711 Oakes, Everett, WA.
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, WA.