Obituary for Elton Lee "Shorty" Adair
Elton Lee Adair (Shorty), 82, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Delta Health-Highland Hills in Senatobia, MS.
Shorty was born on January 31, 1939 to Vodie and Doshie Adair. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Safe Haven Baptist Church. Some activities that he enjoyed were gardening, watching nature and catching a fish every now and then. Shorty valued spending time with family, friends and especially his great-grandchildren. He had a servant’s heart, was a jokester and could be quite stubborn.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family which includes, his granddaughter, Josie Adair-Cupples (Edwin) of Independence; two sisters, Margaret McElroy of Rossville, TN and Carolyn Emerson of Ripley, TN; and three great-granddaughters, Adley, Maebry and Weslynn Cupples.
He is preceded in death by his wife of approximately 50 years, Theresa Adair; his son, Michael Adair; two sisters, Brooksie Escobar and Mary Jane Tatum; two brothers, Bodie Adair, Jr. and Jerry Wayne Adair and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Safe Haven Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS, with Billy Adair officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., preceding the funeral service. Interment will follow at Darnell-Jamison Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Safe Haven Baptist Church, 45 Wallhill Road, Coldwater, MS.
Ray-Nowell Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Shorty was born on January 31, 1939 to Vodie and Doshie Adair. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Safe Haven Baptist Church. Some activities that he enjoyed were gardening, watching nature and catching a fish every now and then. Shorty valued spending time with family, friends and especially his great-grandchildren. He had a servant’s heart, was a jokester and could be quite stubborn.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family which includes, his granddaughter, Josie Adair-Cupples (Edwin) of Independence; two sisters, Margaret McElroy of Rossville, TN and Carolyn Emerson of Ripley, TN; and three great-granddaughters, Adley, Maebry and Weslynn Cupples.
He is preceded in death by his wife of approximately 50 years, Theresa Adair; his son, Michael Adair; two sisters, Brooksie Escobar and Mary Jane Tatum; two brothers, Bodie Adair, Jr. and Jerry Wayne Adair and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Safe Haven Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS, with Billy Adair officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., preceding the funeral service. Interment will follow at Darnell-Jamison Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Safe Haven Baptist Church, 45 Wallhill Road, Coldwater, MS.
Ray-Nowell Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.