Gary Tiner Adams

Gary Tiner Adams, age 62, of Newnan, died December 14, 2007 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. Gary was born August 31, 1945 in Rochester, New York. He is predeceased by his parents, Felix and Virginia Adams. Surviving Gary is his wife, Evelyn M. Adams; his children, Kelley Tiner Adams and his wife Meredith, Ashley Lauren Paul and her husband Brad. Also surviving are Evelyn’s children, Keri Anne Clipp and her husband Major Keith Clipp ,Scott Jackson, John Jackson, Lt. James Jackson and his wife Cynthia. His grandchildren are Keirsten, Katie Beth and Kaleb Clipp. He has a sister, Joyce McDonald. Gary’s life was one of diverse interests and he might be considered a Renaissance man by some. His love of music began early in his life and at one time he aspired to teach. It was a love that was communicated and passed along to his children. His creative nature also manifested itself in his culinary skills and he was considered by some to be a culinary experimenter. Incompatible ingredients quite often became a new and flavorful dish. Foremost ( except for his beloved NC State Wolfpacks), family, friends, church and love of God were the driving and sustaining forces in Gary’s life. Conversations came easily to him and his desire was always to draw all who were near into the times of sharing that he enjoyed so very much. It is ironic that Gary’s passing came during the Christmas season, as this was his favorite time of the year. He was always intrigued by and never grew tired of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street in Newnan where friends called on the family on Sunday evening. The funeral service will be on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with Skeeter Thompson, Matt Riggs officiating. Interment will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 2:00 PM Central Standard time at Catawba Cemetery in Brewton, Alabama with John Jackson officiating. The family has respectfully requested that flowers be omitted and that memorial contributions in Gary’s memory be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta1687 Tullie Circle NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com.

Gary Tiner Adams

August 31, 1945 - December 14, 2007