Charles E. Adams, 85, of Peoria, passed away November, 13, 2017 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
He was born November 29, 1931 in Graves County, KY to Paul and Ima Adams. He married Joan Kingston on July 14, 1959 in Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Jay Adams, Robert Adams and Pauline McClain
Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Joan Adams, daughter Lynne and several nieces and nephews.
Charles served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Engine Salesman for Caterpillar Inc. until his retirement. He was a member of the Woodlands Baptist Church in Peoria.
A visitation will be Friday, November 17, 2017 from 9 to 11 am at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, with a funeral service at 11 am. Rev. Joel Newton will officiate. Entombment will be at the Parkview Mausoleum in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Woodland Baptist Church or Special Olympics . Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton.com.