Charles W. Adams - 86 
2/15/1927 - 11/3/2013

Tampico - Charles W. Adams, age 86, of Tampico, Illinois, died Sunday November 3rd, 2013 at the Walnut Manor in Walnut, Illinois.

Charles was born on February 15th, 1927 in Tampico, Illinois, the son of Robert and Vera (Foley) Adams. He was united in marriage to Ida Mary Chriest on September 4th, 1948 in Tampico, Illinois. He was in the air force and served as a weather man in Alaska. He was also a life-long Tampico area farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Ida Mary, three sons; Charles Junior of Davenport, Paul (Nona) Adams of Tampico, IL, Jeff (Kathy) Adams of Tampico, IL; two daughters Joyce Spencer of Walnut, IL, Patricia (Keith) Buerklin of Robinson, IL; eight grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Eldon, Bernard, James and Herbert; three sisters Veronica, Mary and Dorothy.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, November 7th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tampico, IL, with Msgr. Thomas Dzielak, pastor officiating. Visitation will be held on the same day, Thursday the 7th, from 10-11 A.M. at the St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tampico. A memorial has been established in his memory. Condolences may be sent to www.garlandfuneralhome.com. The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is handling the arrangements.

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