Mr. Harold D. Adams

July 15, 1927 - November 29, 2018

Harold D. Adams, a resident of Willow Springs, passed away November 29, 2018 while at Willow Care Nursing Home. Born July 15, 1927 in Pipestone, MN, the son of Leo G. and Marie (Hoek) Adams, he was 91 years old. When Harold was a young child, his family moved and settled in the Willow Springs, MO area. He graduated from Willow Springs High School and joined the Merchant Marines upon graduation. Harold spent six years in the Merchant Marines, transporting cargo to ports throughout the world. This allowed him to experience many different countries and cultures which he enjoyed and valued. Harold was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years in Germany with the U.S. Peacekeeping Forces after World War II. After his military service, Harold visited his family in Willow Springs with the intent to return to sea, but his plans changed when he met Eunice White. Harold and Eunice were married November 21, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and they spent 65 years together building a life and raising a family. Harold was a successful businessman in Willow Springs, owning and operating a variety of businesses, until becoming a full-time farmer. Harold and Eunice raised turkeys commercially along with beef cattle for many years. In later years, Harold could be spotted driving his water truck all around the area to provide water to cisterns and swimming pools. Harold lived life on his own terms. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice; a son, Robert Adams; his parents; brothers, Willard Adams, Lester Adams, and Elmer Adams, and one sister, Geneva Erbe. He is survived by five children; Clay Adams and his wife, Barb of Willow Springs; Mark Adams and his wife, Laury of Willow Springs; Teresa Roberts and her husband, Bill of Oak Grove, MO; Annette Chaney and her husband, Mike of Willow Springs, and Jesse Adams also of Willow Springs. He is further survived by 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. at Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Visitation will follow from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Sherman Wall officiating. Interment will follow at the Willow Springs City Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com