Clinton George Adams

Mr. Clinton George Adams, was husband to Joyce Wheless Adams and for 62 years, they served their Lord Jesus Christ together as husband and wife. Clint stepped into his Savior’s presence Wednesday, January 13. He was born in Athens, GA in 1934 to George Franklin and Ollie Mary Adams. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Auburn Adams and sister Mildred Hopkins. Survivors include his wife Joyce, brother Marvin Adams, sister-in-law Malinda Adams, sons Tracy (Susan), Alex (Cindy) grandsons Matthew (Taylor), Joe, Peter (Abby), Ben, Jacob, granddaughter Sarah Beth Wright (Lee), great granddaughter Makenzi Kate Adams and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Clint graduated Athens High School in 1952, later served proudly in the United States Army. He went back to college later in life while working full time at Georgia Power and raising his family. He graduated from The University of Georgia in 1972. He retired from Georgia Power Company after 40 years but he never quit working. His heart was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. From a young age, his driving purpose was to know Jesus and to make him known…this desire was never compromised in his life. He was an active member at Mars Hill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school. He also was a member the Gideons International and was past president of the Athens camp.

He enjoyed cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and missed very few games over his life until the last few years. His life joy was his grandkids and loved to spend time with them. He taught them all how to drive in his ‘old navy’ pickup truck.

The family would like to thank the special doctors and nurses at Piedmont Athens Regional, who while working under enormous pressure in the COVID-19 crisis, gave our family wonderful loving care. We will always be grateful for your work.

There will be a life honoring service Saturday, January 16 at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Watkinsville, GA. The family will receive family and friends from 1:30 to 2:30 and there will be a service at 3:00. The family asked that you practice social distancing and wear masks. As a symbolic gesture to his life of walking and have run life’s race and finished well, please feel free to wear your favorite running/walking shoes to the service. Pastor Rick Brittan will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mars Hill Baptist Church or the Gideons International in Clint’s honor. Nothing would make him happier than to continue to spread the good news of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements.