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Walton County Probate Judge Greg Adams Dies
Judge Adams served Walton County 32 years before retiring.
Patch has confirmed a report by the Walton Tribune states that 68-year old Judge H. Greg Adams, Probate Judge for Walton County, passed away sometime after midnight.
Judge Adams grew up in Monroe and according to long-time friend Gene Kelly, he played football at Jacksonville State in Jacksonville, Alabama. He and other football players were in an automobile accident when he was a sophomore and "Greg's neck was broken, resulting in his being confined to a wheel chair and with only slight use of his arms."
Judge Adams retired after 32 years service to Walton County, not seeking re-election during this last election cycle. Former Chief Deputy Bruce Wright was sworn in last week as Adams' successor.
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It is reported that Judge Adams had been in hospice care for the last week due to poor health.
More information will be published as available. Patch sends condolences to Judge Adams' family and friends.
