He was born March 19, 1963 in Denver, Colorado to Terrence Paul and Sandra Kay (Volk) Adams. His father preceded him in death.
Surviving are his mother, Sandra Adams of Pekin; one sister, Valerie Adams Kreager of Pekin; two nieces; two nephews; and his grandmother, Naomi Zuklic of Pekin. He also leaves his longtime companion, Toni Bowers-Strong of Spokane Valley, Washington and many relatives in the Pekin and Chicago area.
Terry attended the University of North Dakota and majored in aviation.
He was a pilot for Continental Airlines and later with United Airlines for a total of 27 years, the last several years as a captain.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, where visitation will be one hour before the funeral. The Rev. Rodger P. Abatie will officiate. Private burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
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