Decatur – W. Keith Adams, 82 of Decatur passed away at 4:45 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2011 in his residence.
A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joel Stevenor officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Keith was born December 13, 1928 in Shelby County, IL the son of Willard and Dora (Hunter) Adams. He married Mary Venters on April 16, 1950.
He was retired from Wagner Castings Co. and from Union Iron in Warrensburg, IL. He also formerly owned and operated Decatur Surf Club.
Keith was a self-taught and well known Woodturner. He had participated in many local art shows throughout central Illinois. In 1986, he became a founding member of the national American Association of Woodturners and presently was a member of the Central Illinois Woodturners Chapter in Bloomington, IL. Keith’s love for this art has been shared as he has mentored more than fifty future woodturners. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Keith had formerly served as Boy Scout Scoutmaster for Troop #43; and was a certified Master Gardner. He was an avid country music fan and along with his wife Mary, took many trips to Branson, MO.
Surviving is his wife: Mary of Decatur; children: Donna Bragg and her husband Jim of Decatur, Phillip Adams of Decatur, and Rodney Adams and his wife Ruma of Richmond, VA; grandchildren: Shawn Turner of Savannah, GA, Dane Bragg and his wife Tracy of Buffalo Grove, IL, Kara Adams and Kyle Adams both of Richmond, VA; great-grandson: Wade Bragg of Buffalo Grove, IL brothers: John Adams and his wife Betty of Shelbyville, IL, Leo Adams and his wife Shirley of Bonita Springs, FL; Lonnie Adams and his wife Barb of Gobles, MI; sisters: Lela Brown and her husband Harry of Indian Town, FL and De Ann Hammond of Decatur; also surviving are several nieces and nephews as well as his beloved basset hound- Flash.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jackie.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Benjamin Esparaz and his staff and to DMH Hospice Care for the care and compassion during Keith’s illness.
Custom Obituary
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Mt. Zion
“A Life Celebration Home”
Последние соболезнования
| Julia Gonzalez |
My Condolences for the Family |
October 1, 2011 |
For Jesus taught that someday “all those in the memorial tombs” will be resurrected. John 5:28
Isaiah 25:8: He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken [it].
Revelation 21: 3, 4: " With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Peg & Harrison Phillips |
Art Show Friends |
March 22, 2011 |
We are sorry to have lost a friend but hope he now has a better life in heaven. Our condolences go out to all the family but particularly to our dear friend Mary.
| mark scranton |
a scout remembers |
March 21, 2011 |
over 30 years ago Mr. Adams was my scoutmaster my self like many young men learned many things from him about not only scouting but things we would carry and remember for the rest of our lives. scouts was a big part of my life and he was one of the many people responsible for me being successful in scouting and eventually becoming a eagle scout. He gave freely of his time and of his talents,,,,,,,,,,,,,many years later i would see him at various shows displaying some of his wood work and get a chance to visit with him form time to time. he was a great man who gave us skills and memeories that i still have to this day............thanks for what you have done to inspire and lead many young people in becoming future leaders...............Mark Scranton
| Deb Adams |
Wonderful Man |
March 21, 2011 |
Adams family please accept my deepest sympathies. Phil I know you will miss your dad, you were so close.
| William J. Braun |
To Mary V. Adams & Family |
March 21, 2011 |
Our sincere sympathies upon Keith's "passing". May the Good Lord give you the mental and physical strength to overcome your loss. Keith was an accomplished individual.
The MassMutual Life has been informed and upon receipt of claim forms, we will contact you.
Sincerely,
Bill Braun
