Obituaries
John Thomas Adair, age 86, of Taylorsville passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. John was born May 27, 1933 in Laurens County, SC to the late Clifford and Ion Rock Adair. He was former Owner/ Operator of Lake Hickory Watercraft of Bethlehem and was a US Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hilma “Grumpy” Starnes; son, Cliff Adair and an infant daughter.
He is survived by:
2 Sons: Gary Adair and wife Anita of Taylorsville and Rick Adair and wife Beverly of Charleston, SC
Daughter: Nicky Adair of Conover
4 Granddaughters: Angela Torbert and husband Mike of FL, Aleshia Adair and Destry Presnell of Taylorsville, Cassie and Grae Adair, both of SC
5 Grandsons: Alan Fisher and wife Melissa, Jaden and Logan Adair, all of Conover, Brooks and Christian Adair of SC
4 Great Grandsons: Jacob and Drew Fisher and Ryan and Jaxson Presnell
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton with Chaplain Bruce Dayton officiating.
A private burial will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00- 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org or to Alzheimer’s Association, https://alz.org/
Burke Mortuary and Crematory in Newton is serving the Adair family.
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Previous Events
Receiving of Friends
8
Nov
2516 N Main Ave
Newton, NC 28658
Celebration of Life Service
8
Nov
2516 N Main Avenue
Newton, NC 28658
Cemetery Details
Location
3120 Falling Creek Rd
Hickory, NC 28601
