Emory William "Bozie" Adams

Mr. Emory William "Bozie" Adams, age 71, of Dahlonega, GA, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

"Bozie" was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and was retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of service. He served his country in the U.S. Army. "Bozie loved church and attended Dahlonega Church of God and numerous other churches in the area.

He was the son of the late Ross Adams and Lois Edmondson and was also preceded in death by a son, Tony Adams.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley Teague Adams, Dahlonega, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Angela Adams, Gainesville, GA, Scotty and Wanda Adams, Dahlonega, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Angel and Jeff Grizzle, Dahlonega, GA; granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Pirkle, Bethany Adams, and Jordan Grizzle; sister, Frances Wilson, Dahlonega, GA; brothers-in-law, Lewis Teague, Cleveland, GA, Jerry Teague, Jefferson, GA; sisters-in-law, Grapell Harkins, Blairsville, GA, Lula Bell Davis, Dahlonega, GA, and Geneva Nix, Cleveland, GA. Numerous other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lyman Caldwell, Rev. Lanier Tatum, and Rev. Larry Henry will officiate.

Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega, GA.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 23, 2010 from 4 PM until 9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dahlonega Church of God.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.