Norvin Lee Adams Jr.
August 12, 1943 - August 22, 2014
Norvin Lee Adams, Jr., 71, of Winchester passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Pittsfield, the son of Norvin L. and Carmalite Shoemaker Adams, Sr. He married Linda “Janie” Moore Nov. 24, 1973 in Alsey. Surviving is his wife, Janie of Winchester; two sons, Norvin L. Adams III of Winchester and Clifton “Ky” (Sara) Adams of Blythe, CA; two grandchildren, Gatlin and Harper Adams; and one brother, David Adams of Pittsfield. One brother, Gary Adams, preceded him in death. Norvin was employed by the State of Illinois as a guard at the Jacksonville Correctional Center for several years. He was a member of a non-denominational Christian church. He served his country in the Air Force during the Viet Nam War and was a member, as well as past commander of the Winchester American Legion. Norvin enjoyed archery, gardening, sprint car racing, reading books and his Bible, and video golf. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. The Winchester American Legion will conduct military rites at the gravesite.
Norvin Lee Adams, Jr., 71, of Winchester passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Pittsfield, the son of Norvin L. and Carmalite Shoemaker Adams, Sr. He married Linda “Janie”... View Obituary & Service Information