Robert (Sport) Adams

Gretna…….Robert Franklin Delano (Sport) Adams, age 81 of Gretna died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born March 26, 1933 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Willie Vaden (Bill) Adams and Bertha Snow Swain Adams. He was predeceased by six brothers and three sisters, Douglas Adams, Clay Adams, Carlos Adams, Herbert Adams, Johnny Adams, Leroy Adams, Joyce Hoskins, Ruth Gregory Marshall, and Annie Kate Clingenpeel. Affectionately known as "Sport", he was known for riding his bicycle and eating at the different restaurants in Gretna. He was a farmer and enjoyed watching westerns on TV.
He is survived by a sister Dora White of Cartersville, GA; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Swain Family Cemetery by his niece, Shirley Adkins.
The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.