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.
MARTIN JACKSON sent Red and White Handled Basket for Marshall Franklin Adaway - January 09, 2026
Classof2003 sent Mixed Spray for Marshall Franklin Adaway - January 07, 2026
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
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
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.
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
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.
Sending my prayers n condolences out to you all during this time of sorrow π ππΏ From my family to your Velvet Coney
Ruby I am so sorry for your loss. Praying you and your family find peace and comfort at this difficult time
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.
You are in our Thoughts and Prayers. Felton and Celeste Jackson & Family
To the family my deepest sympathy. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. The Mckinnis Family: Pam, Wayne, Ryan and Tori
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.
My deepest condolences
"In GODS care you rest above, in our hearts you live forever." With love, The Turner Family
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
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.
I'm going to miss you my friend!
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
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort, peace and strength. Tift County High Class of 1975. πππ
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 πππ
Our prayers and condolences to the family.
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.
πππMY CONDOLENCES TO SANTANA!! YOUR DAD WAS ALWAYS A GOOD GUY AND TAUGHT US THE GAME!! REST EASY BIG FRANKπππ
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.
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
My sincere condolences to your family. Annie Bozeman Register class of 1977
Condolences to the Adaway/Stokes families. Frank was a great guy. RI heavenly P. Franklin. Lee & Jackie M. 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.
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 π’ π This truly breaks my heart π prayers for the family & friends.
My deepest condolences to the family. Ella Howard
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