Gale Eugene "Gene" Adamson

Mr. Gale Eugene “Gene” Adamson of Tunnel Hill, Ga. (formerly of Lookout Mountain, Ga.) age
83 passed away Friday February 16, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Mabel Adamson of Des Moines, Iowa, Sister
Mary Lou Niemeyer. Brother-in-law Stan Niemeyer, brother-in-law Don Chick of Nebraska and
Iowa and Grandson, Benjamin Adamson of Dalton.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bertha Lou Rann Horne Adamson of Tunnel Hill. Son
and daughter-in-law John and Barbara Adamson of Dalton, Ga. ,daughter Jeanie Brakebill of
Chattanooga, TN, daughter and son-in-law Mary and Jeff Cooper of Cumming, Ga. daughter
and son-in-law Jennifer and Tommy Hobbs of Signal Mountain, TN, son and daughter-in-law
Chris and Bryn Adamson of Athens, Ga. Stepsons Blake Horne and wife Tarah of Tunnel Hill,
Mark Horne and wife Tammy of Dalton, Ga. Grandchildren Zack (Anna) Adamson, Shelley
(Brad) Downs, Jay Adamson, Elliott and Laura Lee Brakebill, Madeline (Michael)
Mooneyhan, Thomas Cooper, Zack and Rachel Hobbs, Owen Honroth, Delia and Ava
Adamson, LB and Tyler Horne, Allison and Abby Horne; Four Great grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews also survived.

Gene had a long career in the textile industry in many capacities. Working as an independent
sales agent and later owning his own business. He was a member of the Tunnel Hill City
counsel for over 20 years. He was a member of the Tunnel Hill United Methodist church, a
loving father and grandfather and a friend to many. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

The family would like express their appreciation to Amedisys home health for their loving care
of Gene.

A memorial service will be held at Tunnel Hill United Methodist Church on Monday, February 19 at 3:00 pm with visitation from 1 until memorial hour officiated by Reverend Jay Tenney.

Honorary pall bearers are Kenny Gowin, Hub Griffin, Blake Griffin, Jim Griffin, Liz Dennis all members of the Tunnel Hill City council and Frank Moody.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Tunnel Hill United Methodist
Church, 121 N. Varnell Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
LOVE FUNERAL HOME, 706-278-3313.