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Marshall Franklin Adaway

01/22/1959 - 01/03/2026

Obituary For Marshall Franklin Adaway

Retired Educator and U.S. Navy Veteran Marshall Franklin( Frank) Adaway, 66, of Tifton, Ga. transitioned this life on Saturday, January 3rd at his residence.

He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Ruby Lee Stokes Adaway, His Father , Ernest Adaway, Jr., ; his children: G. Quintessence Adaway-Howard, Wendy (Sherrod) Douglas, Santana Adaway, and Dail (DJ) Bryant; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10th at Beulah Hill Family life Center on Tifton-Eldorado Rd. at 11:00 A.M.

Committal services will follow in Oakridge Cemetery, With Military Honors.

Per the Family no photos, All Photos will be professionally Handled.

Please keep the family lifted up in prayer at this time.

Professional care and services are Entrusted to Southview Mortuary, Inc.


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Brother Frank (uncle) my fondest memory of you was your dedication and commitment to your wife (aunt) Ruby and your beautiful children. That live should be a beacon of Love for those that have come in contact with you. I remember at the graduation in Saint Petersburg with your nephew, we sat down and chatted it up, and you talked about fishing and your retirement opportunities. It was truly a male bonding opportunity that I cherish. To the family, particularly those lovely daughters, live out your dreams and your goals. Continue to make your Dad proud as he looks down and smile. Let every step of your journey be cemented with the bond that you shared with your dad. To Aunt Ruby.... Stay strong and remember the Navy motto SEMPER FORTIS. May God continue to bless your family.

Martin

Martin Jackson

Ruby and Family- we extend sincere condolences to you. We pray God's comfort and peace for you in the days ahead. My brothers and I hold fond memories of growing up with Frank and Andre. Rest well dear Friend. Joe, Bernetta (Sue), and Ed

Bernetta Jones

A Sympathy Prayer to the Adaway & Stokes families, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives. Frank will be truly missed. The Brown, Butler, Johnson, Lentz, Lewis, McDaniel, McKinnis and Teal families.

The Brown, Butler, Johnson, Lentz, Lewis, McDaniel, McKinnis and Teal families

Coach Adaway what a great man you were to some of us but to me you was much more a coach,a dad ,n a friend you will always be in my heart ,one of the best track and field coaches we had you will most definitely be miss

Octavia Hill

With deepest sympathy, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God's love bring you comfort, strength, and peace. You and your family are in my prayers.

Ms. Janice Jones

Sending my prayers n condolences out to you all during this time of sorrow πŸ’” πŸ™πŸΏ From my family to your Velvet Coney

pokevelvet@yahoo.com

Ruby I am so sorry for your loss. Praying you and your family find peace and comfort at this difficult time

Marva turner

I am so sad to hear this. He would come fish often at the lake over the years. My children and the neighbors boys loved for him to come. Many times over the years he would bring one of his children with him. I always enjoyed talking to him and was glad to see him when he joined the staff at Northside Primary School. He will be missed! Condolences to his family.

Judy Williams

You are in our Thoughts and Prayers. Felton and Celeste Jackson & Family

Celeste Jackson

To the family my deepest sympathy. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. The Mckinnis Family: Pam, Wayne, Ryan and Tori

Pamela Mckinnis

TO MY CLASSMATE AND LIFELONG FRIEND IAM TRULY GOING TO MISS YOU AND OUR MANY CONVERSATIONS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE.MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL MISS YOU.

GEORGE ANTHONY TILLMAN

My deepest condolences

Verian Smith

"In GODS care you rest above, in our hearts you live forever." With love, The Turner Family

Candace Turner

Im so sorry to here of the Coach Adaway. I have so many fond memories of him. He drove a bus with my mom for years. 04-4 May God comfort you and your family during this time. -Allison

Allison Leann Smith(Goforth)

Sending prayers and condolences to the family. RIP Frank. You and my Dad Major aka Shot always celebrated yall birthdays 1-22 together now yall meet again in Heaven.

Mike McDaniel

I'm going to miss you my friend!

Freddie C Engram Sr.

My condolences to the family, Frank was a close friend someone that I enjoyed talking to on different topics. Going to miss him very much! My God Peace Be With The Family. Classmate Class Of 1977

Freddie C Engram Sr.

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort, peace and strength. Tift County High Class of 1975. πŸ™πŸ’”πŸ™

Ms. Virginia Smith Brown

Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to Ruby & the Family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May our give the family comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult hour. Ms. Virginia Smith Brown πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Ms. Virginia Smith Brown

Our prayers and condolences to the family.

Gail Gaines

Our deepest condolences to the family. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Frank. Extending God's divine comfort as you face the coming days.

I Hope Church of God Apostolic, Tifton GA

πŸ˜“πŸ˜“πŸ˜“MY CONDOLENCES TO SANTANA!! YOUR DAD WAS ALWAYS A GOOD GUY AND TAUGHT US THE GAME!! REST EASY BIG FRANKπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Quazaphia Webb

My condolences to the Adaway family in the loss of a great coworker with a great sense of humor, Mr. Adaway will be greatly missed, You all will be in our prayers.

Apostle Celeste and Apostle Barry Williams

My condolences and prayers to the Adaway & Stokes families. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you strength, comfort and peace at this difficult time in your lives. Frank was a friendly, positive guy and will be truly missed by many. RIP Frank

Evangelist Margaret Loretta Brown

My sincere condolences to your family. Annie Bozeman Register class of 1977

Annie Register

Condolences to the Adaway/Stokes families. Frank was a great guy. RI heavenly P. Franklin. Lee & Jackie M. Fleming

Jackie Fleming

Ruby and Family, I am so heartbroken to see this. Frank was a great guy and I will miss seeing him and joking around. Praying for you all.

Kristen Horne King

My husbands closet friend & Confidant. He loved our family, his little man has he has always called my son. Those go kart rides with little man will hold a place in his heart forever as you watch over him bc without a doubt he will always remember Mr. Frank. Rip in peace Mr. Frank Adaway. You will be so missed 😒 πŸ’” This truly breaks my heart πŸ’” prayers for the family & friends.

Tony & Lisa Johnson Sr.

My deepest condolences to the family. Ella Howard

Ella Howard

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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