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Ernest R. Adams

  • October 23, 1926 - August 8, 2010
  • Gallatin, Tennessee
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“I just learned about Ernie's passing. I was born in Mt. Vernon. We enjoyed discussing the competition between the two schools. He was a fine man,...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Ernest Standerfer - Nashville, TN

“We Love ALL Y'all. "It was a my pleasure to step in as pallbearer and carry Uncle Ernie. I was deeply honored, Thank you for asking." I love ALL of...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Mike L.Dunbar - Odin, IL

“Ernie was an enormously gifted and wonderful human being. We will all miss him. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: John Humma - Statesboro, GA

“Sorry for your loss. His life has taken him to the destination he could only dream of before. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Chuck Patrick - Carterville, IL

“Our prayers and thoughts are with you. ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Allen Anderson - IL

“Nancy & Bill, We are sorry to hear of your loss, but know that you two are loved and have our deepest sympathy. Love, Willie & Beverly Mathews...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Beverly & Willie Mathews - Conley, GA

“We share your grief and are praying for you. Ernie was a wonderful example for us all. I treasure my memories of working with him at LifeWay. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Belvin W Cox - Murfreesboro, TN

“Ernie was the only real Father I ever really knew. I will miss him terribly. Love to Betty, Carol ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Carol Adams - Fort Worth, TX

“What a blessing and joy Ernie has been to our lives through the years. He and Betty have always been positive, hopeful, encouraging, and full of...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Gerry and Julie Claybrook - Scott, AR

“Nancy, so sorry about your Father, but he sounded like he was a wonderful man. Even though I will not be able to attend his funeral, I will keep you...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Judy Parker - Norcross, GA

“Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about your father. My family is struggling now with my mom, who has Alzheimer's, and she has been so close to death...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Annette Ward - Norcross, GA


Ernest R. Adams Ernest R. Adams, 83, went to meet his Lord Sunday morning, August 8. Preceded in death by his brother, Bob, and a daughter, Cheryl Dillingham Powell. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 63 years; daughter, Nancy Herring (Bill); sons, Alan Adams (Carol), Philip Adams (Leanne), Kenny Adams (Amy). He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Dolores Alexander (Bill), Marilyn Adams, and Priscilla Foltz (Jim). Ernie was a 1944 graduate of Centralia Township High School in Centralia, Illinois. He served in the Naval Reserve as an Aviation Cadet in the V-12 program during WWII. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma Baptist University. He received his Masters and Graduate Specialist degrees, in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a specialist in Sunday School growth, he was involved in life-long ministry through the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and Illinois Baptist State Convention as well as 26 years of service at the Baptist Sunday School Board. He co-authored two books on Sunday School growth and led many nationwide Sunday School growth campaigns. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who devoted his life to his family, church, and missions. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at 10:00 A.M, at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville with Gerry Claybrook officiating. Interment will follow in the Sumner Memorial Gardens where his grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. and from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Long Hollow Baptist Church. Visitation will resume on Wednesday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to LifeWay Christian Resources, c/o Ernie McAninch, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN, 37234-0149. Designate to the Ernie Adams LifeWay Missions Memorial Fund. Gallatin Funeral Home and Memory Gardens at Crestview is in charge of the arrangements.