TENNYSON, IN – Billy W. Adams, 81, of Tennyson, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on June 28, 1937 in Warrick County, Indiana, the son of the late S.T. Adams and Cathryn (Eifler) Adams.
Billy was an operating engineer for 50 years and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed working on engines, gardening and woodcutting, as well as watching women’s basketball and softball. He also played basketball for Tennyson High School. Billy was known for his excellent BBQ and always attended the Thresherman’s Steam Engine Show with his tractor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, June (Leslie) Adams; son Bill Adams; daughter Carol Englebright; granddaughter Audra Englebright (Greg Russ); sisters Delores Roush, Joyce Dimmett (Larry), Hazel Adams, Linda Roll, Patty Miller; brothers Paul Adams (Barbara), Bobby Adams (Betty), Jimmy Adams (Ruth Ann), Ronnie Adams (Angie), Kenny Adams (Christie); brother in law Daniel Leslie and sisters in law, Wanda Adams and Louise Chambliss.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Gayle Adams and Ethel Louise Leslie and brother, Donald Gene Adams.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana.
A procession to Maple Grove Cemetery for graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Services will be officiated by Rev. Darrell Hillhouse.
Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.
