By Tim Stevens NCHSAA Historian & NCHSAA Hall of Fame Member (Class of 2008) Charlie Adams probably could have been the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations if he wanted to be. But he didn’t want to be. He wanted to work for the boys and girls and North Carolina….
Walker’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill – Charles Henry Adams, longtime Director of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, died peacefully at his home on September 17, 2017, surrounded by family. His warm smile, friendly greeting, firm handshake or hug reflected Charlie’s gracious gift of hospitality, greeting even strangers as welcomed friends. Imbued with an unerring…
“North Carolina has lost a great man with the passing of Charlie Adams. I vividly remember the first time that I formally met Charlie, over 40 years ago. He had a presence as he entered a room. From that first occasion, I watched him grow into the great man that he became. The one thing…
“Charlie Adams was a man who was kind and generous. He loved all of us who worked with him, and it showed in his face every time we were together as staff and colleagues. He was proud of and found tremendous joy in the work of the NCHSAA. There was never a time, that I…
"I among many others, are deeply saddened by Charlie's passing. He influenced my life as a friend, professional colleague and extended member of our family. He was a visionary, someone always full of new ideas, and a person who had the ability to make things happen by and for others by sharing his own personal…
CHAPEL HILL – Legendary and long-time Executive Director of the NCHSAA, Charlie Adams, has passed away at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully this morning at his home in Chapel Hill, surrounded by his family and loved-ones. Mr. Adams led the Association through huge transitions and great expansions during his tenure as Executive…
