Raymond H. Adams, 76, of Chester, IL, passed away at 4:12 am on Saturday January 5, 2013, at his home in Chester, IL. He was born to Raymond H. and Effie (nee: Lee) Adams on January 7, 1936 in West Frankfort, IL. He married Joyce Wingerter on June 4, 1956 in Rockwood, IL. She survives. Raymond was a retired guard at Chester Mental Health Center. He was a member of the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Chester. He was an Air Force veteran. He served for 20 years. Survivors: Wife: Joyce Adams Chester, IL 1 Daughter: Jackie Blevins Chester, IL 3 Brothers: Warren Adams Ernest Adams Richard Adams 2 Sisters: Penny Houts Letha Robinson 5 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son - Kenneth R. Adams, 1 Son-in-law - Larry D. Blevins, 3 Brothers and 2 Sisters. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Phil Keeton Visitation: Monday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois 204 Halfway Road Marion, IL 62959