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Bobbie Adamson Obituary
Mr. Bobbie Laurence Adamson, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born December 20, 1933 in Zanesville, Ohio to Harry Laurence and Zelma Ross Adamson.
Mr. Adamson was a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He was Lutheran by faith. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his country in the United States Navy. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a skilled aircraft mechanic who built his own airplane. He also was a heating and cooling technician. He was a Sprint Driver who was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. He was a Williams Grove and Selinsgrove Track Champion, two-time winner of the Williams Grove National Open, a Pacific Coast Ascot 100 Winner, and the Florida Winter Nationals I.M.C.A. Champion. He lived life to the fullest, whether he was driving a race car or flying an airplane. He was an avid outdoorsman.
Mr. Adamson was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Mr. Adamson is survived by his wife Nancy Adamson of 65 years; three sons, Jeff Adamson and wife Tammy, Kevin Adamson and wife Karen, and Brett Adamson and wife Tammy; one daughter, Dawn Britcher and husband Tony; two sisters, Joy Hudson and Janet Lewellen; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A private Celebration of Life Service was held.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Homes & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Pastor Balmer
April 16, 2020
Bobbie befriended me my 1st year of racing while he was driving for Mc Millan bros. He and Nancy put up with me showing up at their house for advice, which I always got. A talented driver and a true gentleman. Thanks for the memories. Prayers for the family.
Jack & Dorothy Smith
April 15, 2020
I am so sorry to have read about Bobbie's passing in the Speed Sport. Our thoughts and prayers to Nancy and the children. I spent a lot of time with Bobbie through the years in racing. I last saw Bobbie at Williams Grove when they were showing the #77 car. It was so nice seeing him and it brought back a lot of memories. May he rest in peace.
Fondly,
Jack & Dorothy Smith
James Kramer Jr.
April 15, 2020
I am saddened to hear of Bobbie's passing. My memories of him as a racer in Central Pennsylvania are many. As a boy my family were fans of Ray Tilley then and enjoyed the competitive battles Bobbie and Ray had in the 60's. After Ray retired Bobbie was one of the PA hot shoes that kept us coming out each weekend. But the memory that stays with me most is this. I attended Williams Grove's 50th Anniversary show, May 19, 1989. Before the feature the speedway was recognizing former champions. When Bobbie's name was given I discovered he was sitting almost directly behind me in the grandstand. I turned around and asked, "Bobbie, do you still sign autographs?". Sure he said and I got his that day in the event program, a treasured possession. I had a chance to know the Tilleys better thru the EMMR convention and saw Bobbie there with his son over the years. Bobbie, Ray, and the other racers made my youth a place I wish I could return to. I am thankful to have had the chance to know them if even in a small way. May God be with the family. I assume Bobbie and Ray will be catching up on things.
Mike
April 15, 2020
Nancy, Jeff, Kevin, Dawn and Brett; I am sorry for your loss. I remember many times talking with him while delivering the paper. God Bless!
Linda Latsha
April 14, 2020
My Deepest Condolences to the Family. I grew up watching Bobby race as a child. He was a gentleman , a true sportsman.
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