Edward Van Adams

1932 - 2012

Edward Van Adams obituary, 1932-2012, Stockbridge, GA

BORN

1932

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Tara Garden Chapel

681 North Ave

Jonesboro, Georgia

Edward Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 12, 2012.

Edward Van Adams of Lake City, GA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Piedmont Hospital.
Born on January 13, 1932 in Atlanta, GA to William A. Adams and Emmie K. Adams.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a retired truck driver after serving 45 years with Allied Van Lines and received multiple awards for outstanding service.
Edward is survived by his wife of 60 years, Audrey and his twin sister, Edna Arnold. He is predeceased by his son, John Adams. Also survived by his 3 daughters, Pamela Parker (Stanley), Teresa Johnson (Glenn), Cindy Joiner (Lynn), 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. His interests were traveling, the Atlanta Braves, football and car racing. He enjoyed country and gospel music and was a dedicated dog owner. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 13th at Tara Garden Chapel between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Funeral Services in memory of Edward will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 11 a.m. at Tara Garden Chapel with Pastor Stan Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.

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January 13, 2012

Dana Zebertas

Deepest sympathy to you all. You will be greatly missed granddaddy.

January 13, 2012

Sherry & Ricky Allen

Deepest Sympathy.

January 12, 2012

Megan Watkins

your smiles, humor, and admiration will forever flow thru the breeze and waves of the Florida Oceans a place you loved to visit.

January 12, 2012

Teresa Watkins

Your laughter and memories will forever flow thru the breeze and waves of the Florida Oceans a place you loved to visit.

January 12, 2012

Lois Allen

I will miss you dearly all your joking and cuttin up all the time. "we still need to go to Halls" I love you Edward. Rest in peace, Lois

January 12, 2012

Teresa Watkins

Uncle Ed you will be dearly missed. Your humor and jokes always kept things intersting.May you rest in peace. We love you. Teresa, Sean, Megan and Kerstin Watkins.

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