Bobby Lee Adams, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.
Mr. Adams was born March 22, 1948, in Clarkesville, at The Charm House, he was the son of the late Herbert and Frances Sims Adams. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Adams; and sister, Brenda Robinson.
Bobby grew up working at his father's sawmill. He was the President of the White County High School class of 1966. After high school he went on to attend the University of Georgia and remained a huge Dawg fan for the rest of his life. Bobby became an educator, coach and school Superintendent, inspiring the lives of thousands of students and retired after 32 years in Lumpkin County. He was an avid hunter, a master story-teller and the author of the book Before I Forget. Bobby performed in Mountain Music and Medicine Show at the Holly Theatre in Dahlonega. He was a proud member of the Retired Old Mens Club. His sense of humor was legendary. He was devoted to his family and had a special love for his grandson, John Wilder, whom he called his best friend.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Paula Early Adams of Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Mark Nix of Sautee; son, Brynnan Adams of Cleveland; grandson, John Wilder Nix of Sautee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Sadie Adams of Cleveland, and Bradley and Joanna Adams of Cleveland; sister-in-law, Janet Early of Gainesville.
Memorial services were held Sunday, Nov. 20, at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson, the Rev. Wayne Wilkes, Mr. Red Morgan, and Mr. Cliff Hood officiated.
The family received friends Sunday at the funeral home, prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital, Ronnie Green Heart Center, or the White County Class of 1966 Scholarship Fund.
To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
White County News · Cleveland, Georgia
November 24, 2022