Jerry Don Adair's Obituary
Jerry Don Adair passed away on November 21, 2007 with his family at his side. Jerry was born on January 14, 1946 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Nancy, and their children Ryan and Sandra Adair and Robyn and Kyle Eckermann, and his newborn grandson Austin Dair Eckermann. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jack and Merle Adair of Fort Worth, Texas.
Jerry served the community of East Texas for 21 years as the President and CEO of Good Shepherd Health System. He was passionately committed to providing the best possible healthcare to the entire community. At the same time, no man was ever more dedicated to and loved and respected by his family.
A special thanks is extended by the family to the Good Shepherd Family and Good Shepherd Auxiliary for all of their prayers, love and support.
Services to celebrate the life of Jerry Don Adair will be held at First United Methodist Church in Longview beginning at noon on Monday, November 26, 2007, with Reverend Michael Macey officiating. Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 ? 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Rader Funeral Home.
The Institute for Healthy Living, scheduled to open in 2008, is a significant part of Jerry?s legacy. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Institute for Healthy Living. The donations may be sent to: Good Shepherd Foundation, 400 East Marshall Avenue, Longview, Texas 75601.
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