Clifford Adams, 74, of Thebes, Illinois died Saturday, March 19 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on August 1, 1941 in Gale, Illinois to Floyd and Alma (Prater) Adams. He married Delores Knupp on September 30, 1966. She survives.
Clifford retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation where he served as a maintenance supervisor. After retiring, he held many jobs to keep himself busy. He served as an emergency medical technician, he drove buses and taxi cabs for the city of Cape Girardeau and most recently a school bus for the Meridian School District.
He was a member of the Thebes First Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and collecting John Deere items.
Clifford is survived by his wife Delores of Thebes; 2 sons, Clifford Mark Adams and Jerry Carson (Missy) Adams both of Thebes; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Jessie Waring of Thebes; 1 brother, Richard Adams of Murphysboro; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 3 brothers and 1 great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service Wednesday, March 23 at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral services for Clifford Adams will be held at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Jae McHughs officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Thebes and will be accepted at the funeral home.
He was born on August 1, 1941 in Gale, Illinois to Floyd and Alma (Prater) Adams. He married Delores Knupp on September 30, 1966. She survives.
Clifford retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation where he served as a maintenance supervisor. After retiring, he held many jobs to keep himself busy. He served as an emergency medical technician, he drove buses and taxi cabs for the city of Cape Girardeau and most recently a school bus for the Meridian School District.
He was a member of the Thebes First Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and collecting John Deere items.
Clifford is survived by his wife Delores of Thebes; 2 sons, Clifford Mark Adams and Jerry Carson (Missy) Adams both of Thebes; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Jessie Waring of Thebes; 1 brother, Richard Adams of Murphysboro; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 3 brothers and 1 great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service Wednesday, March 23 at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral services for Clifford Adams will be held at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Jae McHughs officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Thebes and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Clifford Adams, 74, of Thebes, Illinois died Saturday, March 19 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on August 1, 1941 in Gale, Illinois to Floyd and Alma (Prater) Adams. He married Delores Knupp on September 30, 1966. She survives.
Clifford retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation where he served as a maintenance supervisor. After retiring, he held many jobs to keep himself busy. He served as an emergency medical technician, he drove buses and taxi cabs for the city of Cape Girardeau and most recently a school bus for the Meridian School District.
He was a member of the Thebes First Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and collecting John Deere items.
Clifford is survived by his wife Delores of Thebes; 2 sons, Clifford Mark Adams and Jerry Carson (Missy) Adams both of Thebes; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Jessie Waring of Thebes; 1 brother, Richard Adams of Murphysboro; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 3 brothers and 1 great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service Wednesday, March 23 at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral services for Clifford Adams will be held at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Jae McHughs officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Thebes and will be accepted at the funeral home.
He was born on August 1, 1941 in Gale, Illinois to Floyd and Alma (Prater) Adams. He married Delores Knupp on September 30, 1966. She survives.
Clifford retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation where he served as a maintenance supervisor. After retiring, he held many jobs to keep himself busy. He served as an emergency medical technician, he drove buses and taxi cabs for the city of Cape Girardeau and most recently a school bus for the Meridian School District.
He was a member of the Thebes First Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and collecting John Deere items.
Clifford is survived by his wife Delores of Thebes; 2 sons, Clifford Mark Adams and Jerry Carson (Missy) Adams both of Thebes; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Jessie Waring of Thebes; 1 brother, Richard Adams of Murphysboro; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 3 brothers and 1 great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service Wednesday, March 23 at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral services for Clifford Adams will be held at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Jae McHughs officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Thebes and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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