Kevin Lee Adams

September 21, 1958 - April 8, 2022

Kevin Lee Adams, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 8, 2022. Born September 21, 1958 in Rochelle, son of DeWayne and Marilyn (Vogeler) Adams. Graduate of Rochelle High School, class of 1976. United in marriage to Barbara Persson on June 15, 1985 in Rockford. Kevin was employed at DeKalb Implement for 31 years, where he worked as a Diesel Technician. He retired from Heartland Community Church, where he was a Small Group Coordinator after 8 years of employment. Kevin was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, nature photography and deer shed hunting with his family. Kevin loved vacationing with his family in Ely, MN every year. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a talented carpenter and artisan, creating intricate, detailed bird houses and wood duck houses. If he wasn't out in nature, he could often be found tinkering on his Chevy truck in the garage. He was a huge Chevy enthusiast. Kevin also collected and restored John Deere toy tractors; including fabricating necessary parts for small toy tractors and pedal tractors. Kevin leaves behind his soul mate and love of his life, Barb; children, Nikki (Randy) Rapier, Jacob Adams; grandchildren, Brooke Bucey, Colton Vinger; great-grandson Jordan Hawkinson; father, DeWayne Adams; sister, Nancy (Jack) Harding; aunts, uncles, two nieces and a nephew, cousins; special friends, Dave Arand, Craig Meiter, Buddy Jackson, Jeanie Jorgensen; his friends in the Thursday Morning Men's Group. Preceded in death by his mother, and daughter, Amy Adams. Special thank you to the staff at Serenity Hospice and Home. Memorial visitation Monday, April 18 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Kishwaukee Presbyterian Church, 8195 N. Kishwaukee R. Stillman Valley. In lieu flowers, memorials in Kevin’s name should be made to Serenity Hospice and Home. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.