Richard "Dick" Adams

ADAMS Richard "Dick", 63, former Kentucky State Senator, who was born and raised in Madisonville, KY, died Mon., Apr. 3, 2006 at his home. An avid outdoorsman, his passion for golf and fishing was never neglected. He was known for his quick wit, sense of humor, and his talented ability to tell a story. His dedication to his children and the community made lasting contributions for generations to come. Dick graduated from Madisonville High School in 1961, received both a B.S. and J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky. He practiced law with Nichols & Nichols from 1968-1976 and in 1977 founded his own law firm in Madisonville. As an attorney in Hopkins County, he served as president of Hopkins Co. Bar Association, was Director of Workmen's Comp. Ed. Inc, a Ky. Bar Foundation Life Fellow, and a UK Life Fellow. He was voted "Who's Who" in American Law First Edition, served on the Board of Directors of First United Bank of Hopkins Co., and in 2005 he was inducted into the Hopkins Co. Democratic Hall of Fame. His community commitment was evident in his election to the Ky. State Senate, serving as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee from 1999-2002. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Divisions of Ky., the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His parents, James and Jewell Adams, lifelong residents of Hopkins Co. and former owners of Dollars Brothers Shoe Store, preceded Dick in death His 4 children, Elizabeth Noonan and her husband Richard, of Lexington, James "Chip" Edward Adams II and his wife Kathi, of Madisonville, Margaret Adams of Louisville, Julie Adams of Lexington, and his 2 grandchildren Sarah Jewell and Reid Noonan survive him. Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville will conduct funeral arrangements with the visitation Wed., from 4-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Madisonville. Visitation will begin at 10 am, Thurs., and the funeral will be held at 11 am. The family requests that donations be made to the ALS Association, Kentucky Chapter, 2375 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509 or to the Browder United Methodist Church, 6948 Anton Road, Madisonville, KY 42431. Online contributions may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com