Bill Adams, age 77, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Lourdes Hospital.
Bill was born in Paducah on September 23, 1944 to Bea and Mary Rotes Adams. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, a former member of Hendron Lions Club and currently a member of the Paxton Park Golfers Association. After retirement, Bill worked for O’Brien and Associates and Home Town Decorating Center. Bill enjoyed traveling and was able to visit Italy, France and Switzerland. In his free time, he enjoyed playing on an adult basketball league, attending volleyball games and cheering on his favorite team, the Kentucky Wildcats. Bill was a graduate of St. Mary. He married the love of his life, Linda Rawlings, after they attended school together from first grade to graduation.
Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Rawlings Adams; one daughter, Gwen Adams Phillips (Brandon) of Paducah; three grandchildren, Drew Mullinax, Piper Mullinax, Riley Mullinax; two step-grandchildren, Brady Phillips and Brennan Phillips.
He was preceded in death by one son, Christopher James Adams and his parents, Bea and Mary Rotes Adams.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Brad Whistle officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expression of sympathy may be made to Vasculitis Foundation/Wegenrs, PO Box 28660, Kansas City, MO 64188
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