Ronnie Adams, Jr

Ronnie Adams, Jr., age 61, of Sandersville, passed away suddenly Monday, July 17, 2023.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Ronnie's family will gather with friends and family both Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at their residence 6432 Hwy 88, Sandersville.

Ronnie was born in Millen and reared in Washington County, where he graduated from Washington County High School in 1980. He began his working career while in high school at Millers Food Store. Following graduation, Ronnie began a 39-year career in the Kaolin Industry where he retired as a production foreman, for Thiele Kaolin Company. He was an avid bass fisherman and possessed a passion for finding and collecting local native American artifacts. He loved the Georgia Bulldawgs and the Atlanta Braves.  He was always fascinated by snakes and would capture and collect species of all kinds. Ronnie's greatest pride was his family and his animals.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Eloise Carter Adams; children, Carin A. Jones and her husband Michael of Sandersville, Ainsley A. Jones and her husband Joey of Jones County, and Bethany A. Tanner and her husband Jon of Sandersville; grandchildren, Carter Young, Harper Young, Avery Jones, Holden Jones and Sally Tanner; parents, Joe and JoeAnne M. Evans; siblings, Jody Evans (Shelia), Todd Evans (Melissa) all of Sandersville, and Marty Evans (Lori) of Macon and his puppies Bella, Bonnie and Poppy.

Donations be made to the Sandersville-Washington County Animal Shelter, P O Box 71, Sandersville, GA or to the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, Development Division, 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA. 30650

Please send condolences at www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.