It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the loss of our beloved husband, father brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, McArthur Adams (also known as Mac). The man whose life revolved around welcomeness and love, who led with generosity and kindness, was accepted into the arms of our Lord and Savior on January 8, 2024.

Mac was born in Earl, Arkansas on April 10, 1947. At 18, he would enlist in the U.S. Army where he served for 6 years before being honorably discharged. After meeting and marrying the light of his life, Sumruay (Ruay), they along with their daughter Angel moved to Pemberton, New Jersey where they lived for 14 years. Afterward, Mac and the family moved to Fredericksburg, VA where he resided for over 32 years.

While living in Fredericksburg, Mac led an impressive career as a telecommunication professional with General Dynamics, traveling the world, before finally retiring. As a Mason, Mac served as Honorary Past Master with Dover AFB Military Lodge #28, Grand Inspector General at Corinthians Consistory #5, and Companion at Mt Mariah Chapter #5. In his free time, he loved fishing, spending time with friends and family, and a good glass of wine while listening to his records.

Mac is survived by his wife, Ruay; their daughter, Angel; grandchildren, Lester, Vanity, Thaila, and Laila; great-grandchild, Faith; his siblings, Thelma, Essie, Velma, Layman, Frank, Jeffrey, Robert, and Thomas; and a host of other relatives.

A viewing will be hosted at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PM and one hour before the funeral service. A funeral service will be held at House of Victory Church, 15 Pine Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM.