Russell F. Adams, 91 of Philpot KY passed away on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at his home. He was born the youngest of six children on July 25th, 1929 in Hawesville KY. "Russ" was a skilled mechanic and woodworker. He was drafted and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War, later working for 35 years at W.R. Grace before retiring. He was a decorated fisherman and avid outdoorsman, spending his happiest days on the water or in the woods. He spent his later years playing the harmonica and guitar, cheering for UK, and caring for his treasured pets. Russ was a devoted husband, caring father, proud grandparent, and full of helpful advice that he loved to share with anybody who would listen.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Lena; his older brothers Robert and Edward; his older sisters Colleen, and Irene; and his beloved wife of 62 years, Catherine. He is survived by his sister, Murlene Tarrant, his two daughters, Judy Quinn and Roxie Sommerville, both of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Chad Benefield (Kevin) of Owensboro, Kaci Quinn of Ft. Branch, IN, Misti Jecker (Jeff) of Floyd Knobs, IN, Shea Sommerville (Jen) of Bluffton SC, and Tia Cardwell (Scotty) of Morgantown KY; five great-grandchildren Skylor Crowe, Taylor Suhrheinrich, Jacob Quinn, Lennox Cardwell and Baby Sommerville; three great-great-grandchildren Keegan Crowe and Caiden Hite and Winston Suhrheinrich; and his special nephew Ronnie Adams and brother-in-law EJ (Shirley); and his special lady friend, Mary Cook.
The family would like to give a special thanks to nurses Tina, Christen, Jennifer, and Brandi, and to his helpful, amazing neighbors who were always there to take care of him, for the impact they had on Russell's life.
Public visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:30 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service with limited attendance will be held at the funeral home, Sunday. Burial will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
The number of those attending the visitation for Mr. Adams shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and enter the doors under the canopy on the Triplett Street side of the building.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Lena; his older brothers Robert and Edward; his older sisters Colleen, and Irene; and his beloved wife of 62 years, Catherine. He is survived by his sister, Murlene Tarrant, his two daughters, Judy Quinn and Roxie Sommerville, both of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Chad Benefield (Kevin) of Owensboro, Kaci Quinn of Ft. Branch, IN, Misti Jecker (Jeff) of Floyd Knobs, IN, Shea Sommerville (Jen) of Bluffton SC, and Tia Cardwell (Scotty) of Morgantown KY; five great-grandchildren Skylor Crowe, Taylor Suhrheinrich, Jacob Quinn, Lennox Cardwell and Baby Sommerville; three great-great-grandchildren Keegan Crowe and Caiden Hite and Winston Suhrheinrich; and his special nephew Ronnie Adams and brother-in-law EJ (Shirley); and his special lady friend, Mary Cook.
The family would like to give a special thanks to nurses Tina, Christen, Jennifer, and Brandi, and to his helpful, amazing neighbors who were always there to take care of him, for the impact they had on Russell's life.
Public visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:30 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service with limited attendance will be held at the funeral home, Sunday. Burial will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
The number of those attending the visitation for Mr. Adams shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and enter the doors under the canopy on the Triplett Street side of the building.
Russell F. Adams, 91 of Philpot KY passed away on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at his home. He was born the youngest of six children on July 25th, 1929 in Hawesville KY. "Russ" was a skilled mechanic and woodworker. He was drafted and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War, later working for 35 years at W.R. Grace before retiring. He was a decorated fisherman and avid outdoorsman, spending his happiest days on the water or in the woods. He spent his later years playing the harmonica and guitar, cheering for UK, and caring for his treasured pets. Russ was a devoted husband, caring father, proud grandparent, and full of helpful advice that he loved to share with anybody who would listen.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Lena; his older brothers Robert and Edward; his older sisters Colleen, and Irene; and his beloved wife of 62 years, Catherine. He is survived by his sister, Murlene Tarrant, his two daughters, Judy Quinn and Roxie Sommerville, both of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Chad Benefield (Kevin) of Owensboro, Kaci Quinn of Ft. Branch, IN, Misti Jecker (Jeff) of Floyd Knobs, IN, Shea Sommerville (Jen) of Bluffton SC, and Tia Cardwell (Scotty) of Morgantown KY; five great-grandchildren Skylor Crowe, Taylor Suhrheinrich, Jacob Quinn, Lennox Cardwell and Baby Sommerville; three great-great-grandchildren Keegan Crowe and Caiden Hite and Winston Suhrheinrich; and his special nephew Ronnie Adams and brother-in-law EJ (Shirley); and his special lady friend, Mary Cook.
The family would like to give a special thanks to nurses Tina, Christen, Jennifer, and Brandi, and to his helpful, amazing neighbors who were always there to take care of him, for the impact they had on Russell's life.
Public visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:30 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service with limited attendance will be held at the funeral home, Sunday. Burial will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
The number of those attending the visitation for Mr. Adams shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and enter the doors under the canopy on the Triplett Street side of the building.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Lena; his older brothers Robert and Edward; his older sisters Colleen, and Irene; and his beloved wife of 62 years, Catherine. He is survived by his sister, Murlene Tarrant, his two daughters, Judy Quinn and Roxie Sommerville, both of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Chad Benefield (Kevin) of Owensboro, Kaci Quinn of Ft. Branch, IN, Misti Jecker (Jeff) of Floyd Knobs, IN, Shea Sommerville (Jen) of Bluffton SC, and Tia Cardwell (Scotty) of Morgantown KY; five great-grandchildren Skylor Crowe, Taylor Suhrheinrich, Jacob Quinn, Lennox Cardwell and Baby Sommerville; three great-great-grandchildren Keegan Crowe and Caiden Hite and Winston Suhrheinrich; and his special nephew Ronnie Adams and brother-in-law EJ (Shirley); and his special lady friend, Mary Cook.
The family would like to give a special thanks to nurses Tina, Christen, Jennifer, and Brandi, and to his helpful, amazing neighbors who were always there to take care of him, for the impact they had on Russell's life.
Public visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:30 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service with limited attendance will be held at the funeral home, Sunday. Burial will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
The number of those attending the visitation for Mr. Adams shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and enter the doors under the canopy on the Triplett Street side of the building.
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