Donald R. Adams, 83, of Taylorville, died September 4, 2018 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption, IL.  Memorials may be made to Christian County Animal Shelter.

Donald was born October 9, 1934 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Fred and Verna (Bryson) Morris.  He married Connie Lewellyn in Assumption, IL, August 4, 1961.  She survives.

Donald worked as a Mechanic for the US Postal Service and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Surviving are his wife, Connie; son, Lane (Amy) Adams of Olivette, MO; daughter, Angie (Steve) Swiney of Woodstock, IL; grandchildren: Aden and Cerys Adams; and sisters: Sue (Claire) Adams of Owaneco, IL and Jane Ann Travis of Pana, IL.

Preceding him in death are his parents.