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Adrian Bey Obituary
After a heroic battle with cancer, Adrian Bey lost the final set on July 2, 2019.
Adrian was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia where he attended St. Edwards School and started playing tennis seriously. He joined the professional tour after graduation and went on to play all four majors. He played on, and was the Davis Cup Team Captain for Rhodesia and was elected Sportsman of the Year. After quitting the pro tour, he was ranked #1 in US 35 singles and was elected to the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010.
The only thing he loved more than tennis was his family: wife Bonnie, daughters Lynn Bey of Portland, Oregon, Julie Duvenage and husband Stephanos of Auckland, New Zealand, Shay Williams of Montgomery, Texas and son Ryan and wife Gina of Santa Rosa, California and granddaughters Alessandra and Gabriella Bey.
The family would like to thank the caring doctors and nurses at St. Luke's Hospital, Kindred Hospital of Spring, and The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
They would also like to thank the multitude of friends who showered them with calls, cards, love and prayers.
A memorial service will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Faith Fighting Cancer in Montgomery County or the Adrian Bey Tennis Foundation (ABTF).
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Gary Lovelady
June 27, 2025
Absolutely a world class accomplished athlete that smiled at all times
Gary Lovelady
March 20, 2021
A great friend and what an athlete
Garry Bingham
July 16, 2019
Bonnie,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Peta Jacobs
July 6, 2019
Sad to hear this. My sister Rohaise Mawson will be very sad too. She was Adrian's tennis partner for many years in Rhodesia winning many a championship together. This was when they were both at schools in Salisbury. R. I.P. Adrian and condolences to the family.
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July 5, 2019
So very sorry to hear this news. Both he and his brother Bas were my prefects in Jameson House, Prince Edward School. I was a well deserved recipient of Ade & Paul playing doubles on my backside. What perfect gentlemen even in those days. My condolences to all the family. Ed Stephens
Paul Christian
July 4, 2019
Adrian was the epitome of the wordgentlemannot only on the tennis court, but also in everyday life. The spirit of fair play was a standard which he always displayed. I won a practice set from him one day many years agohe was having a very bad day!! It was most meaningful to have him as a friend.
Steph Powell
July 4, 2019
Adrian made me a better tennis player. So, very sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family. No doubt he is Volleying with the Best up in Heaven!
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