A Celebration of Life memorial service for Warren Lawrence Adams, Sr., 77, of the Hollywood Community, Clarkesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 19, at Hills Crossing Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Hammond officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Warren's wishes were to be cremated.
Mr. Adams went home to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.
Born Jan. 20, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana, he was a son of the late Henry Lawrence and Floy Hawn Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant children, Frances Ann Ellison, James Frederick Ellison, and Elizabeth Gale Ellison; brother, Buddy Deweese; and sister, Peggy Cavel.
Warren was a veteran, having served his country proudly for four years in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of The University of Florida where he received an associate degree in criminal justice. Warren was a hardworking man, holding many different jobs over his working career. He was a past wildlife officer, served as an investigator for Florida State Agriculture, and was the owner of Warren Adams' Sales for many years where his specialized in western distribution. Warren surrendered his call to the ministry of the Lord and spent years pastoring churches including Oakey Mountain Baptist Church in Clarkesville for over nine years. In his spare time, Warren was a very giving person who was passionate about helping others in need, especially disabled veterans. He spent the last several years helping his late friend, Alex Harris work with Healing Waters Disabled Veterans Group assisting them with trout fishing at Rivers Edge on The Soque. Warren was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia. He was affectionately known as "Poppy."
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Gale Adams of the Hollywood Community, Clarkesville; son and daughter-in-law, Warren Lawrence "Beau" Adams, Jr. and Elizabeth Adams; grandchildren, Taylor Woodham, Bryce Dakota Adams, William Riley Townsend, Grace Ann Townsend, Abby Faith Adams, and Adam Edward Townsend, all of Clermont; sister-in-law, Ruby Medlin of Deland, Florida; niece, Debra Medlin and nephews, Douglas Medlin & Paul Medlin, all of Deland, Florida; as well as many other special friends.
An online guest registry is available at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.