Private Memorial Services for Byron Ray Adamson, 75, of Alto, were held with the Rev. Doug Porter and Pastor Tommy Childers officiating.
Mr. Adamson went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Born April 15, 1945, in Banks County, he was the son of the late William Ernest and Myrtie Barrett Adamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Crumley.
He was of the Baptist Faith. Byron was known to his grandchildren as "Papa." His children and grandchildren were very precious to him, he loved them dearly.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Joanne England Adamson of Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Julie Adamson of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jeffrey Hill of Alto; grandchildren, Justin Adamson and his wife, Kristina, Josy Hill, and Jacy Hill; great-grandchildren, Hollis and Reese Adamson; brother and sister-in-law, William and Cathy Adamson of Alto, and Gerald and Maxine Adamson of Lula; caregivers and friends, Sandra Moody and Belinda Eleton.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Amedisys Hospice of Toccoa for the excellent care provided for Byron.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.