Russell Gene Adams, 86 of Mt. Auburn passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 3:29 p.m. at his home in Mt. Auburn, IL. He was born on April 1, 1934 in Brookport, IL the son of Jay and Mae (Grower) Adams. He married Nilda L. Krieger on February 20, 1965 in Gillespie, IL and she preceded him in death on October 31, 2014. Russell served in the United States Air Force and worked as an Iron worker for Iron Workers Local 46 out of Springfield.
He is survived by his by Brother: Louis Adams of Brookport, IL; Nephews: Mike Adams of Brookport, IL; Gary Adams of Brookport, IL and Ronnie Dyer of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Son: Steve Adams and Sister: Lois Dyer. 
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL with Pastor James Jones officiating. 
Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Please sign our online guest book at suttonmemorialhome.com