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Don ADAMS Obituary
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ADAMS, Don Celebration of life services for former NBA Retiree Mr. Don Lamar Adams of Michigan formerly of Atlanta, Ga. will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from Siloam Church Int'l 3695 Roosevelt Hwy College Park, Ga. 30349 with Dr. Jonathan C. Carter Senior Pastor Dr. Charles G. Adams and Rev. Priscilla Moody eulogist. Remains will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. til the hour of service. Visitation services will be held TONIGHT from 5:00 p.m.. TIL 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Dr. East Point, Ga. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. He leaves to cherish: wife Mrs. Mary Adams, (20 sons Don Jr. (Angela) and Damar (Maria), (4) granddaughters Anisa, Chelsea, Jessica, and Carmen, sisters: Marion Pyant, Linda Adams, Evelyn Shaver, and Patricia Adams (Chis), (6) nieces, (3) nephews, (9) great nieces and nephews, (5) great great nieces, and his best friends Dave Bing and Earl Harvey, and a host of family and friends. The cortege will assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. GUS THORNHILL'S FUNERAL HOME INC. 404-768-2993-4
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Memories and Condolences
for Don ADAMS
MonaLisa McCarin-Brown
April 20, 2014
I just learned of Don's passing. I met Don in 1968 at Northwestern University; he and Dale Kelly adopted me as their little sister and got me interested in Basketball. Praying that Don is resting in peace.
V.M
January 7, 2014
May God be your refuge and strength, a helper that will provide your family with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead Psalm 62;8.May God be your refuge and strength, a helper that will provide your family with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead Psalm 62;8.
January 3, 2014
My deepest sympathies to your family. May God give you the strength to make it through this trial. Ps 29:11
Gwendolyn Stone
January 3, 2014
My condolences to Damar and his family. I send my strength and peace to carry you through these tough times. He is among some of the best who have gone before and welcome him into their arms.
Rev. Lula Brown Bowens
January 3, 2014
May the peace of God be with you now and always The Browns
January 3, 2014
To the Adams family...may God comfort you and bring you peace during this time of bereavement.
Jackie Brown
January 3, 2014
May you find comfort in the love of family and friends. South Fulton High School Classmate
Rev. 21:3, 4
January 3, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort provide comfort for your family at this time.
Margaret Hayes
January 3, 2014
Please allow God to heal your broken heart.
Ulysses Spear & Family
January 3, 2014
My family and I express our condolences to Mary and the Adams family during this time of breavement. I will always remember us growing together in Washington Circle.
AM
January 2, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one in death. Even Jesus Christ was saddened when his beloved friend Lazarus died. Please look to God for comfort. He cares for you.
Delores Tenny-Thomas
January 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 2, 2014
With great sorry for your loss, to the family of Don!
Chestine and family
January 1, 2014
My thought!s and pray,s are with the family may God give you peace.
Lamar Miller and family Decatur,Georgia
December 31, 2013
Remembering our childhood in East Point, Ga during the Christmas season when we would all get together on North Street and skate from sun up til sundown. Those were the good old days. Rest in peace, Don. We will never forget you and your brothers, Jackie and Calvin.
December 31, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lindsay & Laura
December 30, 2013
Such a beatiful life, God blessed it. So very sorry for you, I know how much you'll miss him.
Grace Beasley Terrell
Norris
December 30, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brenda Cafrrecter Adams
December 29, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the family of Don Adams. May the good memories and the love of God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
mfj
December 27, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with the family at their time of sorrow.
E Brewer
December 27, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Roman 15:4
Patricia Willis Smith
December 27, 2013
To the family of Don Adams, May the GOD of love and peace comforter your hearts.
December 27, 2013
Sorry for your lost. My sincere condolences. May the God of comfort grant you peace at this time.
December 27, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort your family this time. Ps 46:1
f a
December 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marvin, Evalena and Susie
December 27, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of God, family and friends comfort you during your time of bereavement and get you through the days ahead. Those of us from East Point, College Park and South Fulton High School will forever cherish the memories of a dear and wonderful friend.
Your " Baby Sista" Pat
December 27, 2013
Only you could fill this life with so much happiness
Only you could fill this life with so much love. ??
I miss you dearly.
P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )
December 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anita
December 27, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
G. Johnson
December 27, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
K
December 27, 2013
May the God of all comfort comfort your family during this difficult time
SB
December 27, 2013
May the God of all comfort bless you and your family during this time of grief.
December 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you to endure. Ps 46:1
December 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May your family find comfort at this difficult time in the encouraging words found at 1 Cor. 15:26.
December 27, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
Elane
December 27, 2013
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends, and the hope from God. Jer 29:11
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