David Arthur Adair

David was very competitive. His will to win was extraordinary. You could always count on him to give his very best. We became good friends later on in life. Love and miss you Global.

You were, an still are my biggest inspiration. You will always live in my heart, you were called home on his time an I'm forever grateful for your presence here on earth! Love you big guy!

I am sorry to hear of David's passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all te family and especially to my classmate, Jane. God bless you and comfort you by soon replacing your grief with cherished memories.
Jan (Salas) Blue

I was very humbled when David attended my sister's funeral in Orlando this past summer. He was one of my favorite players. A humble man and great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pat Labrada
Key West

Again my condolence to you and your family Kim and also with David's family. My heart truly goes out to you. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. If you every need a friend to talk to I would be honored to be their for you. I know we were not that close in high school but when I found out you and David were marry for so many years I thought you two were a prefect match. My number is 561-281-5646. I realize you have a rough road ahead of you. You will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Sharon Paul

" The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena...who strives valiantly, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends themselves in worthy causes. Who, at best, knows the triumph of high achievement and who, at worst, if they fail, fail while daring greatly." T.R.

Allen and Hall Family
Sterrett,Alabama
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Frank W.Allen 10-13-50/ 3-24-95

My last memory of David is his big smile and boundless enthusiasm as he harvested dillys from our two sapodilla trees on Georgia & Pine Sts. His death leaves a great void in many, many lives but his influence will live ona great gift to us all.

Coach Adair....my man! We lost one of the good guys. I will never forget you and look forward to seeing you again someday. Much Love......

We are so saddened by the passing of Coach David. He played basketball behind our house in Chase Groves and taught our son, Hunter, so much about the game. Hunter thought the world of him. David was a great mentor and such a positive influence on the young children and young adults. He will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

He was my best teacher and though
I dont see him that much he give me a smile every day even on a bad dy he kept his smile

David you are being missed already by your conch family. You brought joy to many during your life. You have gone way to soon. You were a friend to many and to me you are my brother. I love you and will miss the times we shared during our journey. You had jokes for days and we loved you for it. I will see you again my brother your friend Jay Paul

I am so sorry to hear about David. We had a great time teaching together at Lake Highland and it always seemed I had fresh fruit to try almost every day. Dave was always full of life and I remember how much he loved Kim and his girls. He has left this world too soon. My heart goes out to Kim and his entire family. May your funny and loving memories get you all through this difficult time.

I am so sorry. I pray the Holy Spirit carries you through this rough time and that you find comfort in family, friends, & memories. RIP David, my friend.

I haven't seen David since the mid-80's, when he lived next door to me in Key West. I have many fond memories and I'm sadden to hear of his passing. I remember him always on the hunt in Key West for a Sapodilla Tree (local fruit tree). To this day when I see a Sapodilla tree, I still think of him. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies.

Dear Kim and Family, my deepest condolences on your sudden loss - be comforted David is in Heaven with God and His Angels and remember the joy and happiness he brought to all while he was here - my prayers are with you.

Rip coach adair from LHPS girls basketball Champs 93-94

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with each of you, as it is with David now.

We are blessed indeed, to have shared time with " The D A". This man had such an infectious zest for life. I enjoyed playing and laughing, and even crying on occasion, at Florida Southern College. I miss you man

Clide "The Glide"

SENDING MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. HE HELP COACH AND TEACH MY TWINS SONS IN 2012-13. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON. THAT MILLION DOLLAR SMILE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. GONE TO SOON.

WE GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER ON THE COURTS IN KEY WEST.LITTLE DID I KNOW HE WOULD TURN UP AT MY GRANDSONS HIGH SCHOOL,LAKE HIGHLAND AND PLAY A HUGH AND MARVELOUS PART IN THEIR GROWTH BOTH IN SPORTS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY IN THEIR LIFE LESSONS.WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN MY BROTHER.SAVE ME A SPOT IN THE LINEUP.NATHAN EDEN

An endearing friend, classmate and team mate during our time together at Florida Southern College. His spirit and kindred smile will always be in my memory. His random acts of humor will alway bring a smile to my face. May you rest in peace Dave.
John Graham "Fever" -'81 FCS Mocs Basketball Champs

MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR WRAPPED IN HIS ARMS DURRING THIS HARD TIME, BLESS YOU AND ALL WHOM U LOVE TINA MARIE MERCURIO GARCIA

Was a great and caring man that was always there to help those in need also a great Mentor.
RIP my Friend

Mr. Adair was an amazing force in our students' lives. Kind, patient, humorous, and dependable are just a few adjectives to describe him. Our students are crushed and I will never forget what an amazing man he was.

David was a wonderful coach and mentor to my daughter Melissa at Lake Highland Prep. We always had great conversations and I enjoyed his passion. He will be very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with David and for his family. He left us way too soon.

Coach Adair taught me so much and pushed me and fellow teammates to our potential. With his guidance, we won the State Championship game.... We made him so proud! I think of him often and his animated moves on the sidelines. Basketball was never boring or work with him. I know how much he loved his family and was so so proud of his girls. My heart goes out to them in this tragic time. May your special times together be in your hearts forever. He is with you guys every step you take. He will surely be missed be so many.

My deepest sympathies to the Adair family. R. I. P. David

COMFORT IN NAME OF JESUS TO ALL WHO LOVE YOU!

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.

David will forever live in my fondest memories. Coaching him in Key West youth baseball is when I learned of his outstanding qualities as a tremendous athlete, and even more so as a caring human being. He valued education, following in his parents footsteps as an educator. His love for sports reflected in his outstanding ability to successfully coach and teach any and all members of the teams he coached. He lived a highly outstanding life and his family should always remember and be proud of his legacy.
So long my good friend (I called him Bullett), from your saddened coach. Donnie Williams

I had some wonderful conversations about travel with David, during his time at New Smyrna Beach High School. I remember him as a smiling and encouraging colleague, who had a sense of what is important in this life. I am sorry for what must be a tremendous loss to your family.

I have had the great honor and pleasure of working with such a wonderful man, teacher, mentor, and coach. David you left us too soon. My heart aches. We many never understand why but, I know God has a higher purpose for you. I will dearly miss your infectious smile and captivating stories about your family, food, and basketball. You always had my back. You were more than a colleague to me. You were like family. I pray that God continues to bless your wife, daughters, grandchildren, and the rest of your family during this difficult time.

Definitely my favorite years of my basketball career were being coached by Coach Adair. He had so much passion for the game, and believed in each player 100% even if they didn't believe in themselves. I will never forget Coach's contagious smile or moves on the sidelines. I think at one point Coach Adair did some version of the worm because of some amazing move Caitlin Healy did where she schooled the opponent heading to the basket. Needless to say, I know my mom as well as many others was definitely entertained of his moves from the bleachers. <3

I taught across the hall from David at KWHS many years ago; he was an outstanding athlete and gentleman. I will never forget his dad, Louis, who offered me my first job in Key West back in 1976. Condolences to his family and friends.

Coach helped me through my college school work and never told me no. I will always remember his generosity to me.

This is a tremendous loss! My prayers go out to his extended family. I miss the days of playing bball at LHPS during his break. He was passionate with all he did. I know there must be a bball court in heaven for him.

Randy

Your pirate persona, your endless facial expressions, your competitiveness, your Cuban/Key West cooking, your love of lifeDavid-You made coming to work; Not work at all. David- You were the BEST story teller I have ever met. I am sincerely fortunate to have had time on this earth in your presence; you will be missed! Thoughts and prayers to the Adair Family.

I new Dave at Orlando school from his beginning until he was dismissed, Dave was one of Greatest High School girls basketball Coach,a State Champion, Dave work tiredly and gave his ALL to make his students great, And as a father also working with his daughters on the court. I am grateful of knowing him.

You will be truly missed! I am honored to have worked with you. You are an inspiration and I will miss sharing all of our basketball stories. Although we only knew each other for one year, I feel like we've known each other our entire lives. The office we shared will never be the same.

I had the pleasure of working beside Adair this school year. I am new to Seminole high school and new to being an ESE teacher. I haven't taken the time to know many people at the school, but I did know Adair well. Since I am new to ESE he took me under his wing and was always willing to help anyway he could. Everyday we talked about our students academically and personally, and to be honest, not all teachers care to take the time to know students on personal level. We would work together to figure out what was going on with certain students who where acting out of character. even though we didn't teach the same subject area we shared the same love of wanting to see our students succeed.
We also talked about our personal lives and I loved hearing stories about his family. I feel like I know them, without ever meeting them. My heart is breaking for them because I know how deeply they were all loved by him.
Adair had a rare quality of making everyone feel special and successful, but kept things real. I deeply miss walking into our office and having him pick on me by calling me a terminate. I am also very privileged to have had him as my secret Santa. Now my Key Lime Yankee candle will be lit in honor of him and his love of sharing his love of Key West with me.
I miss him very much, and to his family I am so sorry for your loss.

I played basketball for Coach Adair at LHPS and have many fond memories of him. He was a great coach and man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

To soon, will never forget your competitive spirit and the times we had together while your were at Lake Highland. You're infectious personality will still serve you well in your new life. God Bless you David and all those you have encountered.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Adair Family. I will always remember David' love of teaching and forming relationships. His talking about his family and cooking were infectious, as he always had a smile on his face. I pray you can keep wonderful memories close to your heart.
Laura Loveland/SHS Family

My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to those loved ones he left behind; especially Kim, their lovely daughters and grands who proudly called him Papa David. I pray you find peace and strength in each other and your shared memories of him in the days ahead. Death of a loved one is hard enough especially when sudden and you did not have a chance to say your goodbyes. Having experienced a similar sudden loss within my family, my prayers are with each one of you that you find some closure during his memorial when you hear others tell of their admiration and love they had for David #9825

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to those he left behind, Kim, children and grandchildren. May you find strength within each other during the days ahead and always find peace in your memories of him#9825

We were saddened to hear of David's sudden passing. Our deepest sympathy to his wife, girls and family. David was a very special guy who will be missed by many. We had the privilege to watch David play baseball with our oldest son from a very young age through high school.
Thelma & Everette Atwell,Sr.

Thoughts and Prayers with the Adair family! David was a wonderful coach at LHPS ! Loved by all ! Always looked forward to his Christmas Fruit Cakes!!!!

Very sorry to hear of coaches passing. Many great memories from high school football and shooting the breeze in the weight room. LHPS 92

Coach Adair was truly one in a million. I came to know him at Lake Highland and in a world of athletics, he was warm and gentle soul. I was also fortunate to have him as a teacher in morning "Weights" and learned far more about life than the bench press. He was a funny endearing guy. If you knew him, you were friends. He touched countless lives and I am sure he has a hoops game going in heaven. Prayers to his family and friends.

Well, I worked with Dave for Eight years at LHPS... My battles with Dave on the court was one that only him and I could understand... We both spent our lunch break playing one on one and when I say battle I mean battle... I have a broken nose today because we both dove for a loose ball and the results ended with the ball in his hands and me a broken nose... Dave was a winner... he also taught me how to peel and orange in Key West style. Taught me what good black beans and Rice is suppose to taste like. Dave was just simply at ease with him self and I always admired that about him... Thank you for being such a fine example, and to one warrior to another...."Rest in Peace"

RIP

My thoughts and prayers are with you....David was one of a kind...KWHS!

Adriene Lynne Leggett-Clark

Your light will shine on us forever!

I regret never having the opportunity to know David well. Warrior Hall is almost on the other side of the world to us who teach in Tomahawk. If I had known that you spoke fluent Italian, I would have followed you around to pick up the language that I also love. Every time that I study or read Italian, I will think of your smile and the impact that had on your students and followers. You are gone too soon for a reason that we may never know. My prayers are for your family, friends, and students, who will feel your impact for eternity. David, you mattered, and your life had a purpose!! Please keep an eye on us from above. You will be missed!

I am so Sorry for my friend from our college days at Florida Southern College.
RIP.

Know you are playing pickup ball with the Angels in Heaven.....RIP my friend!

The world has lost an amazing coach and friend. Apparently, some angels are due for suicide drills. :-) Coach Adair was so dedicated to conditioning, skills, and teamwork to be successful. I'll never forget our State Championship run and the win that no one predicted. Adair family, you all will be in my prayers during this time.

Just great memories from a great friend! RIP Always was good to listen your stories. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We will miss you! Your friend Sr. R. Cruz Spanish Teacher at LHPS.

We will miss you Coach...and treasure all the memories and lives you touched while at Lake Highland. We pray God will give peace for all the family and help mend and heal their hearts. We will see you again one day soon!

RIP David from your your High School.Classmate, and your Friends from your Hometown, Key West.

David loved to compete and loved to Coach kids. He was very good at both. Our prayers to Erin's former teammate Jackie and the rest of the family. Jeff Deery

I am so sorry to lose my old Florida Southern College friend. Always so much fun to be with you. God Bless you Dave.

To a man that God allowed to touch so many lives. In a short time of knowing coach you could tell he loved the students and that they loved him as well. RIP coach and God bless to the family.

I'm going to miss you and your positive, supportive presence! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Throughout my life I have often wondered how my life would be measured by others when I no longer walk this earth. After watching David, day-after-day, I can say that he embodied all of the qualities that make for a life truly lived. His love and compassion for his fellow man, and his devotion to his family, are the true measure of a human being and their impact on the world. My husband, Patrick, and I hope that your family finds solace in the respect, love, and admiration that is felt by all the lives David touched. God bless your family, and God bless David's gentle soul.

Coach Adair was one of my best friends and it hurt to that he died. RIP Coach Adair. </3

You were one in a million. I still miss all the conversations over doughnuts we had when we co-taught together at NSBHS. RIP my friend...

My deepest sympathies to the Adair family.

Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our SHS family will miss you greatly.

David was one of the kindest people I've ever known. I taught English with him for three years at New Smyrna Beach High School, and he never failed to add an interesting historical account to any lesson I taught. His passion for cooking was my good fortune, and one of my fondest memories is of him bringing me a donut every morning when I was pregnant. I will miss his smile, his kind heart, and his extravagant stories. I know he was loved and will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and the students whose lives he touched.

I give my prayers and thoughts to David's whole family during this difficult period. May the peace of God be with you always.

Rest in Paradise Coach Adair. I never thought a teacher would have so much impact on me. I wish you were here to tell you I love and appreciate you being my teacher although I saw you more as a father figure. Maybe that is why I can't believe you are gone. Whatever you are doing up there please make sure you look over me and guide me when I tend to stray from the path that you would want me to follow.

R. I. P.

I'm really going to miss you Big Dude. The smile you kept on your face helped put a smile on others' faces when they needed it the most. I looked up to you and I still do. Your memories of basketball were limitless and they will never be forgotten. I know you're up there playing with the pros and serving them up something good to eat too. Your memory will last a lifetime. Rest Easy... I send my deepest condolences to his family...

You will be missed you will always be my #1 teacher and friend prayers go out to coach Adair family

You was such a good
person t o be around with , I will remember you especially as a teacher and a good basketball player . R.i.p I will miss you So much

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

I feel blessed to have had the chance to know and work with this amazing man. In just the few months that I was able to get to know David, I was able to see he was an amazing, caring and helpful person who will never be replaced. I send my best wishes to his family during this terrible time and just want everyone to remember all the wonderful moments they shared with David, he would love it.

It will be hard not seeing David on campus, but I know he will be here in spirit, watching over us all. I can only hope knowing the impact he had on so many people will bring some consolation to his family. God bless.

Hi Adair family, I offer my condolence to you at this time. David taught adjacent to me last year, and came to warm up his lunch just about every day this year. This is the e-mail I sent to our Seminole High Staff in an effort to work through my sadness.
Hello Everyone,

I am sad and in an effort to put on a brave face and stop the tears from flowing down my face, I seek solace in writing. So here it goes.....We know that many of you did not know Mr. David Adair, Coach, or Coach Adair, so on behalf of our Warrior cul-de-sac we thought (Nock, Donna Noll, Sheri Daniels, and Barbara Jackson) we would share a little peek of who he was and what he meant to us.

He came to Seminole last year, and taught self contained English classes, at all grade levels, to ESE students. His room was adjacent to my room and across from Donna's room. I was able to give him material and help him with lessons for his students, and he was able to help with accommodations for my students. Many of Sheri's speech students were on his case load, so she became a support facilitator in his room during several class periods a day. He sought her out on almost a daily basis. As a support facilitator this year, his co-teachers loved the fact that he would just jump in and elaborate on the topic at hand. He loved his students and they loved him. He knew their issues, both personally and professionally and tried to accommodate for those issues. His students sought him out after school, both male and female so that they could talk to him about their issues.

He played professional basketball oversees for many years, and coached for the length of his career. His first year not coaching, was last year at Seminole because he wanted to focus on family. He was a historian, he found joy in tracing his family's lineage, and could trace yours, as he did for Barbara Jackson. He researched her Dad's basketball career and came to share it with her, that was the type of man he was. He was an excellent cook, and made all his family's meals from scratch. He was especially fond of jambalaya and gumbo. He would discuss recipes with our resident baker Donna Noll, and sample her baked products.

Above all he was dedicated to his wife, his children, and his grandchildren (he and his wife were raising several of their grandchildren).

I know that he is making jumpshots in heaven, and trying to get the angels to play a pick-up game, as well as offering cooking tips. My name is Lasheaka Nock.

Coach you have always been the greatest teacher at seminole high and no one will forget, you are now in a beautiful place and with other angels, I know your watching over us and I know ur goal for everyone was to graduate and we are going to do everything to graduate. We always fool around and do crazy stuff but I will have no one to talk sports about and play basketball. Thank you for being the greatest man alive. We all love ya coach

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David, you was the perfect example of how to live on this earth, you will be missed....RIP

Coach adair you will always be like a dad to me we always fooled around and had good days, I can't believe your gone. God has found another angel and I know you will be watching over everyone. You will always be missed no matter what because you are everybody's inspiration. Love ya coach

David came into my life during a rough period. After returning from surgery, I met him in Warrior Hall. He stopped me and asked "I want the Coach to help me," and chuckled. I told him that I would help anyone. He heard a student say "Ciao" and began on his history with speaking fluent Italian. From that day on, he spoke to me in Italian and offered to coach me. We joked everyday and he was a pillar in building. He is already missed and no one can take that place. In the immense change, he was a CONSTANT presence that gave us stablility and comfort. I will truly miss him. God bless the Adair family, and know that he impacted so many with him kindness, jokes, laughs, and love. God bless brother David. So sad...too soon. -Renee Mills

You will always be my favorite English teacher and my best friend. Prayers go out to the family of Coach Adair. I'll miss you Coach.

I have no doubt that heaven gained an angel, I learned so much about my father and his basketball career from David and he also taught me a lot about myself. My condolences to your family he truly loved all of you. May God continue to give you strength.

Sempre, io piacevo parlare italiano con David - it was our inside thing, that and talking about travel. He was just telling me a story about a situation that happened to him in Italy the day he died. I will miss him.

You were an amazing man.I will never forget the talks we had during your planning period.The love you had for basketball and teaching will be with me forever.My prayers are with your family .. RIP Coach Adair....

Very wonderful man. My prayers are with the entire family.

The world lost a great person and your students will truly miss you. My condolences to your family. God Speed!

You were a great man. You had a positive impact of all that you come across in coaching and teaching. I will cherish the memories and basketball experiences. RIP David....

Kim, our family has your family in our prayers. Trust in God to comfort you at this time, as well as your friends. We are here for you and know that David is watching over you. Love you!

Give my prayers to his wife Kim and David whole family. I knew him from high school I am so so or for your lose.