Graveside services for John V. "Jack" Adams, 83, of East Moline, IL, will be 1:00 PM Thursday February 9, 2012 at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend must should be at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline by 12:30PM. Mr. Adams died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis, IL. Jack was born May 20, 1928 in Edwards, IL, the son of Clarence and Agnes Vicary Adams. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He retired from the Carpenters Local 166 Rock Island, after 36 years as a Union Carpenter. He enjoyed woodworking. He had been a member of the American Legion, the Eagles, and the Moose. Survivors include his brother, William (Jeanne)Adams, Strasburg, VA; half-sister, Neta (Ruel) Howerton, Galesburg, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rosemary Haynes, half-sister, Marie Stephens, half-brother, Mervin Stewart and special friend Betty Bultinck.

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