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Stephen Wayne Adams, age 65 of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tradewater Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs, KY. Steve was born on February 3, 1960 in Madisonville, KY to the late William Earl and Maxine Summers Adams. He was of the Christian faith.
Mr. Adams is survived by two daughters ~ Sierra (Jamie Miller) Adams of Crofton, KY and Roxie (Joseph Trotter) Adams of Dawson Springs, KY; a brother ~ Willie (Darla) Adams of Dawson Springs, KY; five grandchildren ~ Alex, Aden and Asher McKinney and Braelynn and Jayclyn Trotter and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister ~ Sandra Stokes and a grandson ~ Acea McKinney.
Visitation for Stephen Wayne Adams will be Monday, July 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at 2:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs, KY with Elder Jeff Winfrey and Rev. Bo McGregor officiating. Burial will follow at Menser Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY.
Active Pallbearers will be: Jacob Adams, , Jamie Miller, Jeremiah Adams, Quentin Gordon, Stephen Gordon and Joseph Trotter. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Willie Adams, Alex, Aden and Asher McKinney.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Menser Cemetery Perpetual Fund c/o Darla Adams P.O. Box 382 Dawson Springs, KY 42408
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201 N Main St P.O. BOX 245, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
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