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Robert Lindsay Adams
1929 - 2017
Robert Lindsay Adams
1929 - 2017
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Robert Adams Obituary
Robert Lindsay Adams, 88, of Land O' Lakes, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL and Naples, FL, died at 5:03 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home.
Robert was born January 6, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of Edward M. and Johanna Straights Adams. He married JoAnn Casey on June 15, 1950 in Springfield.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Brigadier General in 1989. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business from Western Illinois University. Following his career in the military, he was employed with several State of Illinois agencies, including Secretary of State, CMS, and IDOT. Robert was a member of K of C Council #4179 and American Legion Post 759. He enjoyed collecting coins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Dorothy Garfat, John Edward Adams, Mary Jane Curnutt, and Bette Nelch-Shofner.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Adams of Land O'Lakes, FL; daughter, Pamela (husband, John) Quinn of Land O' Lakes, FL; sons, Robert T. "Terry" (wife, Virginia) Adams of Irvington, NY and Michael (wife, Katherine) Adams of Springfield; six grandchildren, Kelly Rowe, Melissa (husband, Sam) Brown, Ashley Adams, Katherine "Karli" Adams, Conner Adams, and George Adams; great-grandchildren, Ruby Rowe, Emilyn Rowe, Aubree Brown, Elliott Brown, and Bailey Adams; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Christ the King Parish, 1930 Barberry, Springfield with Rev. Msgr. David S. Lantz and Rev. Joseph Ring, concelebrants.
Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 2309 W. White Oaks Dr., Suite E, Springfield, IL 62704 or the American Cancer Society, 675 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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January 30, 2017
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
--Danielle Powers
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John Headrick
January 30, 2017
To the Adams Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathies on the passing of General Adams. I salute him for his service to our country.
Bob and I worked together when he was with several state agencies. He was sincere, honest, and professional in every post he held. His smile and attitude always made me feel comfortable and welcome.
May God bless Bob and your family now and forever. Rest in Peace General.
John Headrick
Springfield IL
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