Name: Visitation for Bro. Garry W. Adams
Start: 2021-12-31T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-31T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Trinity Baptist Church

July 25, 1954 - December 27, 2021
Just as the evening shadows of Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, began to fall, Brother Garry Wayne Adams, age 67 of Galax, Va., was summoned to his eternal Heavenly home from Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, in Elkin, N.C.
This great soldier of the cross surrendered to his Divine calling in February of 1982. Following his ordination in 1983, he became pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Galax, Va., where he served until his homegoing.
Brother Adams' ministry was equally effective whether it was behind the pulpit or behind the wheel of his school bus which he drove for 33 years.
His influence and dedication to the children on his bus is immeasurable.
Brother Adams was always an ambassador for the Kingdom of Heaven and was quick to share the blessings that God had given to him.
He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. As a sportsman, fisherman, and hunter, he was constantly in awe of God's creation.
Garry was so proud of his family. His children were always a source of comfort and strength to him and his three grandchildren, Cooper Wesley Adams, Jensen Reese Adams and Perry Elizabeth Adams were the pride of his life.
Brother Adams was born on July 25, 1954, in Marion, Va., to Robert Lee and Carrie Juanita Young Adams.
He was a graduate of Galax High School.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with the Bro. Mike Sage, the Bro. Junior Bullion, and the Bro. Barry Newman officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Felts Memorial Park in Galax, Va.
Mr. Adams is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Marlene, of the home; two sons, Matthew and Tiffany Adams of Independence, Va., and Aaron Adams of Bristow, Va.; two brothers, Larry and Vicki Adams of Galax, Va., and Dennis and Lillie Adams also of Galax, Va..; one sister Becky and John Berenguer of Kingsport, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Cooper Wesley Adams, Jensen Reese Adams and Perry Elizabeth Adams; and also by his special loving family at Trinity Baptist Church.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons International.
Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence, Va., is serving the Adams family.

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Published by Galax Gazette from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Garry Adams

60 Entries

Ronnie & Jane Taylor

January 4, 2022

Marlene & All of The Family, In The Name of Jesus Christ, Our Love to You of Your loss ,& PRAISE to God our Father another Family member went Home to The Lord! Brother/Pastor Gary Lived according to The Holy Word & thanks be to God there is a Glorious Kingdom to go to. Our Prayer to Family
for comfort,,,Looking for Our Homecoming too! In Christ Alone.

Mark Burnette

January 3, 2022

Gary was a wonderful person . Thoughts and prayers to Marlene and family.

Mike & Connie Edwards

January 1, 2022

We will meet you at our home in heaven brother Garry... Sending prayers of comfort to the Adams family. All our Love,

Matthew Rohrer

December 31, 2021

Matthew, may Gods tender mercy be with you, your family, and the Watsons over this time of parting.

Terry & Dawn Galyean

December 31, 2021

Marlene and Family,
We can't begin to say how sorry we are to hear of Gary's passing. He was a true Man of God and will be greatly missed by all. He's done so much for so many! Praying that God will comfort you in this difficult time.

Iva Gilley

December 31, 2021

Marlene and family, deepest sympathy.

Imogene McKinnon

December 31, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Garry was a great man. I loved the family.

Tressy Webb

December 31, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anita Gray

December 30, 2021

I'm so sorry , Gary was a great man. He drove many children in his time for Galax Schools. He was a good bus driver , firm, and our neighbor. It is sad to hear ones of so good in our community called home. Gary is with Lord Jesus Christ . Marlene bless you and your son and all of family. I'm near if needed for anything I can do now or later. ✝

Karen Wingate

December 30, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Brenda Green

December 30, 2021

Marlene my love and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family God be with you until you are with Garry again in heaven.

Ann & Harold

December 30, 2021

We hunted together and was classmates in our teens. You rode herd on and drove our children to school. You and Marlene was our over the hill neighbor. You will sadly be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marian (Tootsie) Galyean

December 30, 2021

So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort. Garry will be missed. I remember all the good services we had at revivals we sang at at Trinity. Truly a blessing. Love you all.

Roy and Janet King

December 30, 2021

Our prayers are with you Marlene, Matthew, Tiffany, Aaron, Cooper (Aaron's children) and All Trinity Baptist church family. Brother Garry will be missed so much by everyone. He was a great Pastor who loved the Lord and I know he is high stepping in heaven right now as he did on Sundays when he preached God's Word. Brother Garry was a wonderful Preacher and if you ever heard him preach you would feel the Lords presence in his church . I remember Roy would always say boy I can't wait to go back to church next Sunday to hear Brother Garry. Brother Garry and Marlene always was welcoming and treated everyone like family and so did Trinity Baptist Church. Our prayers will be with you all . Until we meet again Brother Garry you were a true servant of God.

Doris Spangler

December 30, 2021

So very sorry to hear about Garry. A messenger of God that was liked by all. He will truly be missed. May our Heavenly Father's mercy,love, and comfort be with the family at this most difficult time

Theresa Talley

December 29, 2021

Garry was such an awesome man. I know he is up in heaven rejoicing! Some sweet day we will be together again, what a happy reunion day we will all have! Praying for his wonderful wife Marlene and her sons, grandchildren and all the loving family. We love you Garry! Theresa, Presley and Kourtney Talley.Rest in peace! Until we meet again!

Richard and Brenda Sutherland

December 29, 2021

Our prayers and thought are with you.

Sonny & Becky Muncy

December 29, 2021

Oh,Marlene, So sorry to hear about Gary passing, He was a warrior for God and will be missed.

JERRY WILSON

December 29, 2021

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY'GARY WAS AWONDERFUL CHRISTIAN AND A GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE WAY A MAN SHOULD LIVE GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.

Donna Brown (Hardee's)

December 29, 2021

So sorry to hear about Mr. Adams.my thoughts are with the entire family.

Dale & Ima JOHNSON

December 29, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Well Gary is having a joyous reunion with friends and loved ones that's preceded his arrival. But most of all, he's with Jesus, our Savior! How happy he must be!

Marie Johnson

December 29, 2021