Mike Adams

October 30, 1964 - July 23, 2020
Mike Adams

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Michael Scott Adams 55, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away Thursday, July 23,
2020.

Mike was born in Columbus, Mississippi on October 30, 1964 the son of the late Joe
Dee Adams, Jr. and Julia Marilyn Rester Adams.

Mike’s teenage years were lived with a love for soccer and music. Although an injury
derailed his goalie career, he was skilled enough musically to pay his way through
college and postgraduate education by playing guitar in a duet. Upon earning his
doctorate at Mississippi State University, Mike became a Criminology Professor at
UNC-Wilmington as a staunch atheist and liberal. After seeing the mistreatment of
prisoners while doing criminology research in a South American prison, Mike realized
that there must be an objective standard of Good by which we could make sense of evil
and injustice. This helped lead him to Christianity which dramatically changed his
outlook. As his books and columns became more conservative, Mike found that the
university began to deny him promotions (even though he was continually rated very
highly by students). The case went all the way to the United States Fourth Circuit Court
of Appeals where Mike won a jury judgment that continues to protect the free speech of
professors to this day.

Over the years, Dr. Adams also taught over 15,000 students at Summit ministries and
several other venues. He is the author of several academic papers, hundreds of
columns, and three books including the most recent, Letters to a Young Progressive:
How to Avoid Wasting Your Life Protesting Things You Don’t Understand. Mike wrote
and spoke in support of the unborn and debated outspoken abortion advocates.
Several children are known to be alive today because of his work.

Mike was widely admired for his direct and often satirical approach to issues, but also
viciously attacked by his political opponents. Mike loved people and he defended the
rights of all of them to speak their minds. Our country has lost a bold advocate for
freedom and truth, but he will not be forgotten. We grieve that Mike is absent from his
body but rejoice that he’s now “present with the Lord” (2 Cor. 5:8).

Surviving are his brother David Adams and wife Laura of Lake Saint, MO.; a Fiance’
who lives in Charlotte; Niece Kayla Adams of Colorado Springs, CO; and nephew Kevin
Adams of Kansas City, MO.; Uncles John Rester and wife Carrie of Gulfport, MS.; and
Jim Rester and wife Martha of Santa Rosa Beach, FL,

A private burial service will be held, and a public memorial will be announced at a later
date.

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  • August 11, 2020
    Lauren says:
    My condolence to Mike's finace, brother and surviving family members. I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know Mike after I brought him to the University of New Hampshire to speak back in 2006. We had a "standing room only" event and the campus was buzzing for a week. A small group of us had the opportunity to sit around a table with him and have dinner and share conservative "war" stories. Mike and I stayed in touch from time to time over the years and I was always grateful for his friendship. He was an inspiration to me and many others, and will not be forgotten. Requiescat in Pace - Lauren S (Your VP)

  • August 11, 2020
    Kris Churchill says:
    I only recently discovered Mikes existence on Twitter before having the privilege of meeting him at a Re-Open rally in my city(Raleigh). I was literally on the way out as I spotted him. Had to approach and let him know I appreciated his voice and efforts in the interests of freedom as I shook his hand. I lost my son 8 yrs ago so I know the pain of losing very well. My heart hurts for the great loss. If there were anything I could ever do to assist you from here in Raleigh please let me know. I will continue to pray for healing, strength and perseverance for your family. And may the Lord who sees all reside over you, and if justified, crush whomever did this to Mike. In Jesus' name Amen.

  • August 12, 2020
    Dan Harter says:
    I didn't get to meet Mike but followed him for years and LOVED his columns and books. He is a hero to me. When I saw that he passed away I was shocked and I'm still grieving this great loss. I pray for his family and his fiance that they can experience the comfort of God in Jesus during this time. We all needed Mike in so many ways especially in these days. He will be dearly missed. He was one in a million if not one in 100 million!

  • August 14, 2020
    Susie says:
    We had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mike Adams late last year at a Fearless Faith conference in Texas. He was so inspiring and made a lasting positive impression. His legacy will live on.

  • August 14, 2020
    Sue B says:
    We had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mike Adams late last year at a Fearless Faith conference in Texas. He was so inspiring and made a lasting positive impression. His legacy will live on.