Gerald Adams, better known to the Appalachian community as Mr. Yosef, has been diagnosed with two inoperable aggressive stage four brain tumors according to a Facebook post from Gerald’s wife Julia.
Based on the diagnosis, doctors said that it would not be advisable to pursue treatment. He is currently receiving palliative care.
Currently, Adams is at Baptist Hospital in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The family hopes he will be able to return to Boone.
Adams played football for the Mountaineers from 1950 to 1953 before graduating in 1954. He returned to complete his Master’s Degree in 1962, before moving on to work for the school system in Pittsylvania County, VA.