Hosie R. “Buddy” Adams Jr., 81, of Sunflower, was born Sept. 25, 1944, in Holly Ridge, to Hosie R. Adams Sr. and Addie L. McKinney Adams.
Hosie graduated from Gentry High School. He moved to Illinois prior to settling in Worcester, Mass., in 1964. He returned to his childhood home in 2017 to live out his final years.
While in Worcester, Hosie worked as a butcher and was a member of the meat cutters union, working at Fairway Beef, Big D and Price Chopper’s until retirement in 1998.
He was a lifelong member of the Masons (King David Lodge 724 /Crispus Attucks Lodge 36 of Prince Hall). As a “Brother of the Craft,” he held several positions, received many honors, and was elevated to the position of Grand Master. Additionally, Hosie was an active member of Quinsigamond Elks Lodge 173, holding several leadership positions. He was committed to the betterment of his community and had unwavering faith in the Lord.
Hosie had many joys in life – spending time with family and friends topped the list and included singing, golfing, fishing, playing card games, and if you knew him well, occasionally playing “the numbers.”
Hosie departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, and leaves behind six children (spouses), Brian Maddox (Kelle), Kristal Allen House, Gloria Carter, Lisa Maddox, Tia Adams Eady (Ray), and Stephanie Adams. He is also survived by: 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, whom he loved very much; his beloved siblings, Eula Mae Adams-Carter and Ola Mae Adams-Evans; and many nieces and nephews.
Hosie was predeceased by: his parents; his eldest son, Alvin Sawyer; and six siblings, Felix Adams Sr., James Adams Sr., Woodrow Adams Sr., Roosevelt Adams, Ora Adams-Stevenson and Mary Adams-Burrell.
Family and friends are welcomed to attend a celebration of life service for Hosie Adams from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ, 63 Wellington Street, Worcester, MA 01610. The service will also be streamed on YouTube @MtSinaiKingdomBuilders and on Facebook @ Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ MA.
