of Stilwell, OK
September 28, 1947 - December 26, 2020
Jerry Neal Adair, 73, passed away December 26, 2020 at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was born September 28, 1947 to his parents, Richard Neal Adair, and Billie Skidgel Warren. Jerry served 22 years in the Air Force before retiring. He worked as Executive Director of Head Start in Northwest Arkansas. Jerry focused his attention on the well being and success of his children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Neal Adair and Billie Skidgel Warren, and a sister Dixie Pethoud.
Jerry is survived by wife of 16 years, Mary (Benham) Adair of Stillwell, OK; children Michael and Amy Adair of Guthrie, Ok; Bianca Adair of Austin, TX; Riada and Charles Quinlivan of Van Buren, AR; Leslie and Christian Schuler of Anderson, Mo; David Adair of Acworth, GA; and Daniel Adair of Acworth, GA; step children Celeste Jaime of Acworth, GA; Lorena Jaime of Marietta, GA; and Rafael Jaime of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren Dustin Geibe of Russellville, AR; Hope Adair of Russellville, AR; Kaela Bird of Murphysboro, IL; Ethan Bird of Enterprise, AL; Allyn Adair of Guthrie, OK; Giselle Jaime of Acworth, GA; Eduardo Jaime of Acworth, GA; and Rio Schuler of Anderson, MO; brothers Don Warren of Lamar, AR; Stanley Adair of Ferndale, WA; Duane Adair of Sioux Falls, SD; Leslie Adair of Reno, NV; sisters Freda Whorton of Flat Rock, AR; Rejina McKinney of Greer's Ferry, AR and Sherry Soloman of Loveland, CO.
Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 AM, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robert Boen officiating. Pallbearers will be David Adair, Daniel Adair, Don Warren, Rafael Jaime, Michael Adair, Wesley Whorton, Christian Schuler, Jaime Gonzalez Pereira. Burial will follow at Salus Cemetery in Salus, AR.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and encourage all attendees to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Funeral arrangements and services are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
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17 Condolence(s)
Deloris Christian Shipley
Friday, January 15, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jerry passing. I knew him through the Head Start world. His compassion and determination to the program was admirable. Hope Adair, he spoke of you often and loved you very much.
Kay Floyd
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I enjoyed working with Jerry on the Region VI Head Start Association Board. He was a long-time and effective advocate for children and for Head Start. Jerry's leadership is greatly missed around the table at our Region VI Board meetings. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rixie Fuson
Monday, January 4, 2021
I greatly enjoyed working with Jerry at NWAHeadstart he was an asset to our agency! Prayers to the family
Alferma Giles
Monday, January 4, 2021
I only knew Jerry for a short while before he retired. Regardless to the length of time that I knew him, Jerry was a man of compassion and commitment to children and familes in Head Start.
I pray that you will find strength in God's love during this time and the life that Jerry lived. Be encouraged.
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Trena White
Monday, January 4, 2021
My heart was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. It was a great opportunity to cross paths with Jerry. Jerry was such a great person. His contributions to Head Start will never be forgotten. He will live on in our memories forever. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.
Lois Best Yates
Monday, January 4, 2021
I was sorry to read of Jerry's passing and send my condolences to all his family. I remember him dearly. He lived with Uncle Elmer and Aunt Lovie Skidgel at Mt. Creast
and we all loved him.
Sherry Solomon
Friday, January 1, 2021
So sorry I never got to know him. We always think there’s time. Looking at the video , I see a happy man, who loved his family and his country. His younger pictures I feel Duane and him share a resemblance. RIP Jerry!
Susie Lay
Friday, January 1, 2021
Jerry was a great person very caring he will be missed
Stanley Adair
Friday, January 1, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My sympathies and prayers go out to the family, he will be missed.
Re Jim’s McKinney
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
A good brother! A good man! He will be in my heart forever
jacqueline Burton
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I was saddened to hear about the loss of Jerry, Praying for the family during your time of grief.
Kenneth R. Gilbert
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Wanted to extend my sincerest condolences to the Adair family. Jerry was such a loving and caring advocate for children and families. It was such a joy to work with him as he craftily mentored me to lead at the Region and State Associations. He was solely missed upon his retirement and the world is less compassionate with his loss. May god's blessings be with the family during this difficult season.
Rhonda Ahrent
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with Mary and his children. Jerry was a friend and mentor to all who knew him in the Head Start world!
Deana Howell
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. Jerry was a wonderful person and his Head Start family will miss him. He was a great leader for the Head Start in Arkansas, Region VI, and Nationally.
Susan Templeton
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Jerry was a very special person. He made such a positive impact on so many lives. He shared his compassion for children and families at a local, state, and national level. I was lucky enough to have been mentored by Jerry and to have learned from his vast knowledge and his kind spirit. I will forever be grateful. Each person who had the pleasure of meeting Jerry was blessed. The Northwest Arkansas Head Start team sends our love to the family.
Kaleigh Rigdon
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
My condolences and prayers towards Mary and the family.
Jerry was a wealth of knowledge in the Head Start world and a great man to be mentored under. Your Head Start legacy will continue on with all of us you impacted.
MarthiaQuinlivan
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Just want to offer my condolences and let you know I am praying for you all.