Arty Oard Adams

Mr. Arty Oard Adams, age 96 of Cobden, formerly of Cypress, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born January 29, 1917 in the southeast corner of Union County, the son of Harrison and Grace Penrod Adams. Arty married Coleta Osman, she preceded him in death. He later married Reba Brasel.

         Oard is survived by his loving wife, Reba Adams of Anna; one sister, Jessalyn Canupp of Paducah; nephews, Phil (Linda) Osman of Cypress, Larry (Billie) Parks of Paducah, J.R. Parks of Paducah, Keith (Ursula) Larson of Boston, MA., Kurt (Susan) Larson of Florence, TX., Steve Anderson of Anderson, IN., Scott Anderson of Magnolia, TX.,  Reed Anderson of Capistrano Beach, GA.; nieces, Lynn (Freddie) Mendoza of Georgetown, TX, Celeste (Dwight) Lindeman of Noblesville, IN; sister in law, Ruth (Larry) Larson of Florence, TX; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Coleta Adams; two sisters Glenna Glass and Mae Parks; and three brothers in law, Bob Canupp, John Glass and Wayne Parks.

         Oard was a faithful member of the First Church of God, where he served as trustee and Sunday School Teacher. As a youngster hewalked with Bible in hand and attended services at the Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church.

         Oard worked many years for the Illinois Department of Transportation as a state inspector of materials for the Bituminous Plants. He enjoyed reading his Bible, gardening, hunting with his Beagles and watching sports on T.V.

         Graveside funeral services for Mr. Arty Oard Adams will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 in the Anna City Cemetery with Rev. Paul Tirey officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.

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