Anthony Adams

Mr. James Anthony Adams, II, 41, of Elberton, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at his home. Anthony was born in Elberton, Ga. on May 20, 1972. He was a graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School and Anderson College. He was the owner operator of Gold Eagle Quarries and a longtime member of the Elberton Granite Association. He was an avid fisherman and loved both fresh water and deep sea fishing. His other passion was aviation and was licensed to fly airplanes and helicopters. He is survived by his father James Anthony “Tony” Adams, Sr. and his partner Melanie Adkins of Carrabelle, Florida; his mother Gloria Ray Adams of Elberton; sisters Natalie Byers of Simpsonville, SC, Laura Bietzel and her husband Mark of Simpsonville, SC; special girlfriend Dana Holcomb and her daughter Abbey Crook.He also is survived by several nieces and nephews and his faithful companion kitty Campbell. A memorial service celebrating his life was held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, in The Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home with the Reverend Gary Purvis officiating. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elberton, Georgia.You may leave the family condolences online at www.hicksfuneral.com. The arrangements for Mr. James Anthony Adams, II were in the care of Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton.