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1947
Kenneth
2026
Kenneth Dan Adams
Apr 19, 1947 — Oct 30, 2026
Jonesborough
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Mr. Kenneth Dan Adams, born April 19, 1947, in Johnson City, TN, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord and Savior on October 30, 2026 after suffering a heart attack.
Ken was an over-the-road truck driver for the majority of his working years as an owner/operator with United Van Lines for over thirty-plus years driving coast to coast. He also drove as owner/operator for North America Van Lines for several years. Ken's true passion was farming and raising and breaking horses. At one time he sold tack out of his barn, which began his retirement years passion of buying and selling his "Artifacts". Any given week you would see him at the flea market in Jonesborough, despite the weather!
Ken was of the Christian faith.
On January 14, 1999, Ken married Jan Malone at Jonesborough United Methodist Church. Jan halted her optical career to truck with Ken for three years as they shared experiences and memories nationwide. They kept their camper at Cherokee Lake permanently for 10 years. Where Ken enjoyed lake life in the golf cart and boat. Eventually purchasing a home at Cherokee Lake. In 2016 they returned to Jonesborough to be near family.
Ken is survived by his wife Jan Malone Adams, son Shannon Zukas, sons: Kevin, Jacky (Tammy) Adams, daughters: Kay (Gary) Gentry, and Janet (Jeff) Coggins. Nine grandchildren and twenty-nine great grand children and four great great grandchildren, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Ken is also survived by brothers: Dennis (Sharon) Adams, Ted (Angie) Adams, sisters: Brenda (Mark) Davis, Gail (Tony Onks) Lefemine and Sil Genice Adams.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents Reco and Goldie Adams, sister Nancy & baby Sparks, brothers: J.R. (Nell) Adams, Richard Adams, nephew: Robbie Adams, father and mother-in-law: Jack & Faye Malone.
A private family service was held at Washington County Memory Gardens Mausoleum with Pastor Jeremy Dykes and Pastor John H Moore officiating. Ken's nephews were his pallbearers.
Special thank you to Dr. Young, CCU & Dr. Shams, Neurologist in the 2600 unit of JCMC and all nurses & techs on their teams. Especially Abeni & Rashida for their loving care of Ken & Jan and the family during this devasting loss.
Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1776 Hwy. 11-E, Jonesborough, TN 37659. (423) 722-8888.
Ken was an over-the-road truck driver for the majority of his working years as an owner/operator with United Van Lines for over thirty-plus years driving coast to coast. He also drove as owner/operator for North America Van Lines for several years. Ken's true passion was farming and raising and breaking horses. At one time he sold tack out of his barn, which began his retirement years passion of buying and selling his "Artifacts". Any given week you would see him at the flea market in Jonesborough, despite the weather!
Ken was of the Christian faith.
On January 14, 1999, Ken married Jan Malone at Jonesborough United Methodist Church. Jan halted her optical career to truck with Ken for three years as they shared experiences and memories nationwide. They kept their camper at Cherokee Lake permanently for 10 years. Where Ken enjoyed lake life in the golf cart and boat. Eventually purchasing a home at Cherokee Lake. In 2016 they returned to Jonesborough to be near family.
Ken is survived by his wife Jan Malone Adams, son Shannon Zukas, sons: Kevin, Jacky (Tammy) Adams, daughters: Kay (Gary) Gentry, and Janet (Jeff) Coggins. Nine grandchildren and twenty-nine great grand children and four great great grandchildren, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Ken is also survived by brothers: Dennis (Sharon) Adams, Ted (Angie) Adams, sisters: Brenda (Mark) Davis, Gail (Tony Onks) Lefemine and Sil Genice Adams.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents Reco and Goldie Adams, sister Nancy & baby Sparks, brothers: J.R. (Nell) Adams, Richard Adams, nephew: Robbie Adams, father and mother-in-law: Jack & Faye Malone.
A private family service was held at Washington County Memory Gardens Mausoleum with Pastor Jeremy Dykes and Pastor John H Moore officiating. Ken's nephews were his pallbearers.
Special thank you to Dr. Young, CCU & Dr. Shams, Neurologist in the 2600 unit of JCMC and all nurses & techs on their teams. Especially Abeni & Rashida for their loving care of Ken & Jan and the family during this devasting loss.
Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1776 Hwy. 11-E, Jonesborough, TN 37659. (423) 722-8888.
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