Joseph Henry "Joe" Adams, 84, of Great Mills, MD died July 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born March 28, 1930 in Park Hall, MD he was the son of the late George and Sarah (Shepherd) Adams.

Joe was a lifelong resident of St Mary's County. He had many different jobs over his lifetime, such as milk delivery, dry cleaning, crabbing, oystering, and car salesman; however, his true passion was farming. Joe could be considered truly a renaissance man. He sold produce throughout the county and was known as "The Tomato Man".

Whether farming or selling cars, he had a heart of gold. Joe loved The Lord and would brag about how The Lord saved his life so many times. Joe told the best stories with animation and his full of life personality. There were no strangers in Joe's life; only the ones he had not yet met. He was so proud and thankful to God for his daughter, Joyce, his son, Richard, and his wife, Pearl. Joe was a kind and giving man who touched so many, and he leaves all a little richer, for having known him.

Joe is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Darlene Adams, of Lusby, MD, daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jimmy Goddard, of Lexington Park, MD, and his sister, Mary Thompson, of Hollywood, MD.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Pearl Stanley Adams, siblings, George Adams, Helen Adams, Betty Davis, Frances Adams, Margaret Adams, Richard Adams, Thelma Adams, and Janice Adams.

Family will receive friends for Joe's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Grace Chapel Ministries, 39245 Chaptico Road, Helen, MD, 20659. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Carl Snyder officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3165 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20604.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.