Ronnie Edward Adams, age 80, of Crestview, FL died suddenly on Friday morning, May 22, 2026 from Acute Leukemia.

Ronnie was born on August 24th, 1945, to Z.A and Jeantte Adams. He was the 4th of 10 children and raised in Defuniak Springs, FL. He graduated from Walton High School and then joined the Air Force, where he proudly served for four years in the Strategic Air Command and fought during the Vietnam War.
Ronnie married Margaret Bell in 1964, the love of his life, and they raised two children, John and Melissa. They were married for 61 years.
Ronnie was a lifelong deacon and devoted husband, father, and PaPa to Evan and Morgan and an uncle and brother to many. He was involved in the Boy Scouts for most of his life, volunteered for Hospice, and served as a church youth leader and mentor for many years. He was passionate about flying, earned his commercial license, and also volunteered for search and rescue.
Ronnie retired as a Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force Reserve after 17 years of service.

He is predeceased by his parents Z.A. Adams and Jeanette Adams, his sister Robin and his son John Edward Adams.
He is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughter Melissa (husband Jason), grandchildren Evan John Paul, Morgan (husband Gavin) and his siblings Helen Brock (Hal), Herbert Adams (Arien), Buddy Adams, Larry Adams, Roy Adams (Maggie), Linda Adams, Brenda Adams Bastone (John) and many nieces and nephews as well as sister-n-laws and brother-n-laws that he loved dearly.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Crestview on Tuesday, May 26th at 10:00 am for viewing and 11:00 for services. A military graveside burial will be at 2:30 at Cluster Springs Baptist Cemetery.

Flowers will be received as well as donations in honor of Ronnie to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Another of the Duke Family's finest,Ronnie Edward Adams, who served many years as a leader and supervisor in maintenance, passed away suddenly on FridayMay 22fromAcute Leukemia. Ronnie, one of the most highly respected and well liked people at Duke Field, throughly enjoyed his 17 years as a worker, supervisor and leader who was totally committed to the 919 SOW mission, it's people and the Duke Field Family. 

After his retirement Ronnie remained in the Crestview Area and continued to dedicate most of his time serving as Youth Leader and Mentor in his Church, as a Volunteer for Hospice and the Boy Scouts, and as a Pilot supporting local Search & Rescue efforts.

Another well respected member of the Duke Family who was extremely proud of the919 SOW, the U.S. Air Force and his Country who will truly be missed by all of us!!!