Bill Adams

Billie J. Adams, 85, of Jackson, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at his home.

He was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Cape Girardeau, to George and Irene Ervin Adams. Bill attended Cape Girardeau Central High School. He and Shirley J. Martin were married May 9, 1954, in Hernando, Mississippi. Three children were born to their union, Mike, Tammy and Mark.

Bill was a member of I.B.E.W. Local No. 702, working 32 years as an electrical lineman, retiring in 1994.

Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson, where he was baptized March 23, 1959. Other affiliations include Excelsior Masonic Lodge No. 441, past patron of Easten Star Chapter No.91, and charter member of Elks Lodge No. 2652, all in Jackson

Loving survivors include his wife of 66 years, Shirley Adams of Jackson; children, Mike (Kim) Adams of Ballwin, Missouri, and Tammy (Kirk) Francis of Bridgeton, Missouri; grandchildren, Dr. Tyler Adams of Lawton, Oklahoma, Ryan (Lindsey) Adams of St. Peters, Missouri, and Amanda (Chris) Linneman and children, Paityn and Jayden, of St. Charles, Missouri; sister-in-law, Terry (the late David) Adams of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Adams (2000); siblings, Jim and David Adams, and Bonnie Poe; and his parents.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Randy Riley officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family respectfully requests all guests please wear face coverings for the visitation and the funeral.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to First Baptist Church in Jackson, Southeast Hospice or Jackson Senior Center

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab of Bill's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.