Clinton R Adams

Clinton Ray Adams, 88, passed this life on May 6, 2018, at Lincoln Medical Center in Fayetteville, TN after a brief illness. He was born in Tullahoma, TN on February 10, 1930 to Odie and Lela Adams, who preceded him in death. After attending Tullahoma High School, he and his best friend, Bob Jackson, joined the Navy and headed off to California, where he served four years in San Diego as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate. Upon leaving the Navy, he returned to Tennessee, where he served in the Army reserves as a Captain while receiving a bachelor's degree from MTSU. He began a lifelong passion for teaching at Lincoln Co. High School in Fayetteville and also East Moore School in Lynchburg. Interested in at-risk youth, he spent over 30 years between Spencer Youth Center in Bordeaux area of Nashville, and Highland Rim School for Girls in Tullahoma, where he served as Principal. He was also Principal of Williamson County Alternative School. Many of the practices he established were used statewide, and his methods were considered groundbreaking in teaching at-risk youth. All this time he was also farming full-time in Lynchburg. Upon retirement he built a house in the woods in Lynchburg, where he followed his other passions, observing wildlife and spoiling his dogs; Lady Bug, Buddy, Curly, Midgie and the late, great, Hound Dog. He loved his gardens, feeding wild birds, and watching the many deer that congregated in the yard. He was a longtime supporter and member of the ASPCA. Also preceding him in death are his first wife, Bobbye Jane; three brothers; Charles, Milam and Harlan and a sister, Jeannette. He is survived by children, Maura (Vic) of Tullahoma, Robert (Sandra) of Morrison, and Allyson (Brent) of Hendersonville, and step-daughter Mandy (Rob) of Nashville and step-son Andrew (Laura) of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Garrett, Nichole, Loran, Logan, MacLaine, Grayson, Kate, and Jackson. A special thank-you to niece Suzanne Smith, his caregiver until his passing. Mr. Adams’ service will be Saturday, May 12, at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in Tullahoma. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ASPCA or an animal shelter of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clinton R Adams

February 10, 1930 - May 6, 2018