Charles “Buck” Francis Adams age 88, passed away, January 21, 2025, Buck was born in Jacksonville, FL on May 1, 1936 to the parents of William Edward and Sarah Emaline Adams. Buck worked for Milton J. Wood Construction Company before retiring after more than 30 years. He also worked and traveled with the Loretta Lynn Rodeo Company in his earlier years. He was a member of the Florida Farm Bureau and The Laborers International Union and he also served his country in the U.S Army having received an Honorable discharge.
Buck had many accomplishments in his lifetime. He won many events in Rodeos in Florida and throughout the United States and was the Florida State Calf Roping Champion. He learned sign language to communicate with a co-worker and still remembered this in his later years.
Buck also had many hobbies. He enjoyed rodeo, horses, cattle, agriculture, gardening, nature, learning about animals, history, baseball, playing cards, reading and politics. He enjoyed making his own ice cream and Hog Head cheese as well as spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm the chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221 with Dr. Tom Messer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:00 pm.
Fraser Funeral Home Chapel
Fraser Funeral Home
Lance Ramsey
January 29, 2025, 9:15 am
Erica and Family, My thoughts are with you in this time of loss. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Adams. I know it has been many years since we have spoke, but I wanted to give my condolences. Mr. Adams and myself did not spend a lot of time around each other. However, the time we did share still brings a smile to my face and stories I tell about a true Man’s man. As we move forward, I hope you find a little comfort in knowing that Mr. Adams lives in my memories and in memories of many others that had the pleasure of knowing this great man.
Hosie& Debbie Peterson
January 29, 2025, 12:58 pm
My wife and I meet Buck at Bill’s diner several years ago. My wife is going through some issues now and then and she loved to just listen to Buck talk and laugh. She loved his southern draw in his voice and his friendly conversation with all around. Buck made going to Bill’s so enjoyable for her, he really did make her day when he was there. When we heard of his sickness she was concerned and did miss his advice he would dole out to his friends and the laughs he brought to us. He will surely be missed and we are so sorry for your families loss.
Kenneth Godbold
February 2, 2025, 7:05 pm
My heart goes out to Bucks family especially for Chara Hill whom I had the pleasure of “raising “ her with my daughter at home for many years.Meeting Buck for the first time, I immediately felt like I have known him all my life. His adventures were making me feel like I was living them with him. His interests were similar to mine, except getting on a horse that was determined to get you off of him! He was soft spoken and so easy to be around, will miss him, condolences to the entire family and May God comfort you as much as he is being comforted by Jesus.