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Alvin Adams
Alvin Joseph Adams, 74, of Terre Haute died at 4:15 AM, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in his residence. He had been employed as an electrical maintenance mechanic for 58 years with Tredagar Industries, retiring in 1992. He was born Sept 24, 1929, in Long Creek. IL, to Alvin E. Adams and Anna E. Malloy Adams. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Iantha Mason Adams; two sons, David Joseph Adams and spouse, Vicki of Warrenville, IL and Rory Neil Adams and companion, Susan Rivers or Keene, NH; one daughter, Karen Sue Adams Harden and spouse, Michael of Terre Haute; one brother, Jerry Lee Adams of Terre Haute: grandchildren, Leanne A. and Kira Lynn Adams, both of Warrenville, Dana A. Lindley and Kayla M. Harden both of Terre Haute; one great-grandson, Nathaniel S. Lindley and his mother, Kari Adams of Terre Haute; two nephews and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Richard D. Adams and George F. Adams. Graduating from Gerstmeyer High School in 1948, he was classified as an inactive naval reservist until he enlisted in the Air Force. He served with the 13th Bomb Squadron in Korea between 1950 and 1952, as a radio mechanic at Iwakuni, Japan, and K-8 Kunsan, Korea. He earned the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Stars. UN-Service medal and Good Conduct medal. He loved traveling, camping, bowling, hiking, fishing and gardening His greatest joy in life was his children, grandchildren and great-grandson. He was a member of Krietenstein Post 104 American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War Post 972, was a 37 year member of National Geographic Society, and was a member of the 13th Bomb Squadron Association, where he was an officer and had not missed a reunion since its inception. Memorial services were at Callahan & Hughes. Funeral Home 605 S. 25th St. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 3900 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute IN 47802.
My dad was a member of the 13th Bomb Squadron during the Korean War. He was for many years active in an association dedicated to remembering those who served in this unit and related Fighter and Bomber units. The members of this association including any member in the unit up until its deactivation in 1972. If you served in Korea, Vietnam or between please contact the Association.
I am including links to provide information on how you can get involved.
