Adell Digby

Access RoadMr. Adell Digby, passed away August 16, 2012, at the age of 91.  Mr. Digby was briefly employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company, before opening Digby Trim Shop which he owned and operated for 28 years.  He ran the Porterdale Recreation Department for a number of years, and served as custodian for County Line Baptist Church for 17 years.  While at County Line Baptist he taught the 4th grade Sunday School Class.  He enjoyed deer hunting, and often composed and wrote lyrics, music, poems, and short stories.  He played several musical instruments and sang christian and country music.  He was a loving father for 72 years, and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.  Mr. Digby was preceded in death, Sarah Alice (McGiboney) Digby; and his parents, Robert Lee and Berda Mae (Walton) Digby.   Survivors include children and spouses, Sidney Lamar and Julie Digby of Macon, Michael J. (Mickey) and Dee Dee H. Digby of Jackson, Gary Lee and Sue Digby of Covington, Jacqueline (Jackie) L. Digby and Paul Jones of Covington; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.   Funeral Services for Mr. Digby will be held Sunday, August 19, 2012, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with his nephew, Tony McGiboney officiating, and interment following in Porterdale Baptist Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, August 18, from 6:00-8:00 PM.