Obituary
William “Bill” Carroll Adam passed away peacefully in his home in Richardson, Texas on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Bill was born May 17, 1945 in Dallas, TX. After high school, he served in the United States Army. He worked as an insurance adjuster and was an avid instrumentalist playing trumpet for decades and switching to French horn for the last 15 years. He had a dry sense of humor that could always lighten the mood of any musical piece he was playing. He married the love of his life, Lori Johnson, on May 17, 2012. He and Lori enjoyed traveling together seeing family, beautiful sites and playing in bands.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Adam, and his brother Frank Adam.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Johnson. His four daughters, Rachel Bond and husband, Andrew Bond; Gwyneth McLean and husband, Daniel McLean; Kerensa O’Connor and husband Wayne O’Connor; Stephanie Osborn and her husband Craig Osborn. His grandchildren, Megan Bond, Fane Bond, Carrie O’Connor, Thomas O’Connor, Ciara Adam, Lewis Goater, Alisa McLean, Willfred McLean, and Sebastian Osborn. His sister, Mary Jean Adam and her husband, Randy Muench, sister-in-law Jo Adam. And numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Services to honor Bill’s memory will be at Restland Funeral Home, Dallas, TX. Monday, October 19, 2026: Viewing at 1 PM. Funeral at 2 PM and a reception following. Interment service will be at DFW National Cemetery October 22,2026 at 11:15 am.

Bill loved music. If you’d like to honor him, please donate to a music group or program that brings back a favorite memory of him.