John Adams Obituary
John David Adams, son of the late Vernon Earl Adams and Florence Naomi (Surina) Adams was born October 28, 1962 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He departed his life on Friday, March 7 at his residence in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 62 years, surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Adams was a former river deck hand. He loved to shoot pool, throw darts, play cards and listen to music. He loved spending time with his family most of all. John had a big heart and a beautiful, kind soul.
On August 21, 1989, he was united in marriage to Kimberly Keesee in Kentucky. Mrs. Adams survives of the home in Scott City. John and Kim were married for thirty-five years and experienced a wonderful life together, happy and in love until the end.
Along with his wife, survivors include three sons, Toby (Natalie Leible) Adams of Scott City, Tyler Adams of Scott City, and John “Johnny” Adams Jr. of Scott City; one daughter, Dana (Josh) Hann of Scott City; two brothers, Gordon (Pat) Bradley of Morley and Mark Adams of Palm Springs, CA; four sisters, Janet Roney of Scott City, Teresa (Paul) Cline of Louisville, KY, Serena (Kenny Robinson) Dover of Springfield, MO, and Becky Frey of Jackson, MO; five grandchildren; in-laws; nieces and nephews; and his dog, Zeus.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom Bradley of Jackson, MO and Ross “Corky” Adams of Scott City, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM with visitation held from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City with Rev. Randy Morse officiating. Interment will follow in the Lightner Cemetery at Scott City.
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115 Hickory St. East, Scott City, MO 63780
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