Billy R. Adams-Benton, IL

Billy R. Adams, 72, of Benton passed away on Tuesday morning September 1, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Mr. Adams was born in Christopher, Illinois on September 15, 1953 the son of Kenneth & Louella (Irby) Adams.

He was a member of the North Benton Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish, tinker with cars and collect stamps. Mr. Adams was a Coal Miner and worked at Orient #3 and #6, then went to Celebrity Boats, then to Crownline Boats, then to Prairie State Coal Mine and he retired from there.

Mr. Adams is survived by his:

2 Sons:
Brian Adams of Valier
Zach Adams of Benton

2 Grandchildren: Archer Dean Ryan Adams & Paisley May Adams

2 Sisters:
Linda Walker & husband Adrian of Benton
Carol Miller of Iowa

1 Brother: Kenneth Adams of Benton

He is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews and a lot of friends.

Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his Parents and 1 Sister-Patty Herrmann.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday September 4th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Larry Toms officiating. Burial will be in the Knob Prairie Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday September 3rd at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to a Charity of the donor’s choice.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com