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Leonard William Adams

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Leonard William Adams Veteran

Birth
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Death
9 Oct 2013 (aged 90)
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
R-127
Memorial ID
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Leonard W. Adams, 90, of Springfield, died at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. John's Hospital.

Leonard was born on July 20, 1923 in Springfield, the son of Harry L. and Mary F. Bryant Adams. He married Barbara Jean Rigdon on February 14, 1970 in Chicago; she preceded him in death on December 3, 2012.

Leonard was a graduate of Feitshans High School and proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was employed as a Claims Representative for 35 years and was a member of Cherry Hills Baptist Church. He was also a member of the VFW Post 755, American Legion Post 759, Masonic Lodge St. Paul #500, and the Ski and Boat Club. Leonard enjoyed travelling, wood carving, puzzles, and going to the casinos.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Adams and step brother, Robert Werkau.

He is survived by two daughters, Donna , Connie ; step daughter, Frances and step son, Allen ; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; sister, Martha ; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Leonard W. Adams, 90, of Springfield, died at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. John's Hospital.

Leonard was born on July 20, 1923 in Springfield, the son of Harry L. and Mary F. Bryant Adams. He married Barbara Jean Rigdon on February 14, 1970 in Chicago; she preceded him in death on December 3, 2012.

Leonard was a graduate of Feitshans High School and proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was employed as a Claims Representative for 35 years and was a member of Cherry Hills Baptist Church. He was also a member of the VFW Post 755, American Legion Post 759, Masonic Lodge St. Paul #500, and the Ski and Boat Club. Leonard enjoyed travelling, wood carving, puzzles, and going to the casinos.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Adams and step brother, Robert Werkau.

He is survived by two daughters, Donna , Connie ; step daughter, Frances and step son, Allen ; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; sister, Martha ; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.


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