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Austin W.
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1917 - 2014
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Obituary for Austin W. Adams


Austin Wilson Adams, 96 died August 21, 2014. He was born October 28, l917 in Green Township, Worth County, Missouri.

Austin served in the United States Army during World War II as an airplane mechanic,
specializing in B24 bombers. He married Mary Alice Graham from Stanberry, Missouri on November 23, 1946. They were married for 66 years.

Austin served Worth County Missouri 34 years as an elected official serving in the capacity of County Clerk (1947-1950) and County Collector (1951-1981). He was also an active member in a variety of community organizations during his lifetime.

Austin was preceded in death by his wife Mary, parents Edson and Daisee (Long) Adams, brothers Doyle, Blaine, Elbert and sisters Bernice (infant), and Bonnie Cassel.

He is survived by daughter Linda Drew of Bethany, Missouri; son Lynn Adams and daughter in law Judy Adams of Mesa, Arizona, four granddaughters, one grandson and ten great grandchildren. Sister in law Faye Adams and brother/sister in law Edward and Betty Pigg, numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home in Grant City, preceded with a visitation at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the Grant City, Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Grant City Baptist Church or the Harrison County Hospice.

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