Mr. Joseph Alan Adams age 48, of Jefferson, NC died Monday, March 5, 2012 at his home. Mr. Adams was born on April 13, 1963 in Ashe County, to James Joseph and Lydia Howell Adams. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his mother. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Silas Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Bill Guy. Burial will follow in Sexton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 prior to the service. Mr. Adams is survived by: 1 Daughter, Marlana Adams His Father, James Joseph Adams 1 Sister, Anita Ferguson of West Jefferson 1 niece and 1 nephew. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Adams's arrangements.