CHESTER – Rodney Lee Adams, 53, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Rodney was born in Chester, Illinois on May 3, 1972, a son of the late Thomas and Bobbie Adams Sr. Rodney was an over the road truck driver for various companies for over 27 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chester and volunteered at the Scout House. Rodney enjoyed umpiring at baseball games, going to his kid's events and spending time with his family and dog, Bruiser Adams. He was most well-known for lending a hand and helping anyone who needed it. Throughout helping people, he also enjoyed teasing them and making them laugh. He was the original jokester.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Chandra (Petrowske) Adams; children, Jerrod (Emilly) Adams, Joel Adams, Caty-Jane (Sam) Galyon, Devon (Rachel Cruze) Adams, Brooklyn Adams, John Adams, Floyd Adams, and Dalton Jensen-Adams; nine grandchildren; siblings, Tommy Adams, Leland Calverly, Eric Adams and Samantha Loesing; numerous nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Mary Petrowske; and sister-in-law, Autumn (Jacob Schmidt) Petrowske.

Rodney was also preceded in passing by his sister, Cassandra "Cassie" Stuby.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Chester, 719 State Street Chester, Illinois, 62233, Reverend Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating, with visitation from 7:30 – 8:30 am at Wilson's Funeral Home and then 10:00 – 11:00 at the church. Visitation will also be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Wilson Funeral Home, 509 West Illinois Street Steeleville, Illinois 62288. Burial to follow the service at Ebenezer Cemetery in Rockwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or the First Baptist Church of Chester and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.