April 2, 1961 – June 13, 2013

NATCHEZ — Services for Bryant Lee Adams, 52, of Natchez, who died Thursday, June 13, 2013, in Natchez, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Basilica with the Rev. David O’Connor officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until service time Monday, both at the church.

Mr. Adams was born April 2, 1961, in Centreville, the son of Edward Greney “Ed” Adams and Barbara Ann LaFort Adams.

Mr. Adams was employed by Family Security Life Insurance Company for 27 years. He was raised a Catholic. Bryant’s main passion was helping others and his biggest talent was the gift of gab. He was more than willing to help anyone who needed him and was always the first one there.

Most of all, he enjoyed working with the young boys in the Natchez Dixie Youth Baseball League and was a commissioner for 22 years. Among Bryant’s other numerous civic and charitable contributions were being a public relations officer for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, E911 chairman for 10 years, public relations for the District Attorney’s Office, being very involved in Adams County Sheriff’s Rodeo, Neighborhood Watch program, support and communication equipment manager for Adams County Search and Rescue and was county representative of the Core Group of the County Emergency Planning Committee.

Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 32 years, Terri Adams; four sons, Joshua Adams, Lance Adams, Dustin Adams and Corey Adams, all of Natchez; his mother; one sister, Linda Adams; three brothers, Brett Adams, Steve Adams and Justin Adams, all of Natchez; and very special friends, Danny Barber, Rodney Holder and Michael Anderson.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Bryant, Conrad Anderson, Michael Anderson, Barry Gunter, Ronnie Adams and Darryl Grennell.

Memorials may be made to Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson or to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lairdfh.com.