Byron Ray Adamson

Byron Ray Adamson, 75, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

Mr. Adamson was born April 15, 1945 in Banks County, Georgia to the late William Ernest and Myrtie Barrett Adamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Crumley. He was of the Baptist Faith. Byron was known to his grandchildren as "Papa". His children and grandchildren were very precious to him, he loved them dearly.  

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Joanne England Adamson, of Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Julie Adamson, of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jeffrey Hill, of Alto; grandchildren, Justin Adamson and his wife, Kristina; Josy Hill; Jacy Hill; great-grandchildren, Hollis and Reese Adamson; brother and sister-in-law, William and Cathy Adamson, of Alto; Gerald and Maxine Adamson, of Lula; caregivers and friends, Sandra Moody and Belinda Eleton.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Amedisys  Hospice of Toccoa for the excellent care provided for Byron.

Private Memorial Services will be held with Rev. Doug Porter and Pastor Tommy Childers officiating.  

A livestream of Mr. Adamson's Service will be available at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at facebook.com/whitfieldfh.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.