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RICHARD ADAM
ALTON — Richard David Adam, 82, went home to be with the Lord at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born Nov. 21, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of David Richard and Geraldine Elizabeth (Clay) Adam. He graduated from Marietta College where he played football and served in the Army Reserves. Richard was known for his quick wit, generous nature, and a genuine love for people. All his friends were considered family.
On Oct. 11, 1991 he married the former Patricia (Perkins) Rice in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She survives. Also surviving is his sister Lynn (Wally) Volwiler, Joan (Carl) Brackin, his children David (Melany) Adam, Lisa (Mike) Plunkett, Clay (Kristina) Adam, Jenifer Rice and her husband, Tom Corriell, Mike and Patty Rice, his ex wife Marly Adam (Miff Seabaugh), three grandchildren, Brent Adam, Adam Beckman, and Ella Adam, step grandchildren, Alicia Renae Rice, Natalie Coriell, Jacob Coriell, and a step great grandchild, Louna Rae Kitowski and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. In lieu of flowers contributions are encouraged to the Shriner Hospital for Children in St. Louis or The American Cancer Society. The family would also like to thank the staff at United Methodist Village and Heartland Hospice. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Dale and Sue DeBlander
June 7, 2019
It has been a year since we lost our beloved friend. We will always remember his positive attitude about everything. Our love to Pat and the family.
Susie Volwiler
June 28, 2018
Very sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayers go out to the family.
June 23, 2018
I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in Phillipians 4:6,7.
June 18, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you comfort and help you through this.( 2 Th 2:16,17)
T.H
June 16, 2018
Our friendship with Dick goes back to our Marietta College days. We have lost a dear friend of over 60 years. Deepest sympathy to Pat and the family.
Dale and Sue DeBlander, (Pittsburgh, PA)
June 15, 2018
My deepest sympathies are extended to Richard's family. I enjoyed my visits with Richard while at UMV. He was a kind, gentle soul who loved his family and who enjoyed the life he lived. God Bless.
Wayne Loehring
Heartland Hospice
Joan Brackin
June 15, 2018
My heart is with my family as we share the loss of my brother.the memories we all have with him will be cherished always.
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