Robert Vernon Adams
and Ona Blaine Quillen

Robert Vernon "Bob" Adams b 21 Nov 1926 d Friday 30 Aug 2007 s/o Kelsey G Adams and Louie Gibson. Robert Vernon "Bob" Adams. Robert Vernon "Bob" Adams m. 3 Dec 1947 to Ona Blaine Quillen b 19 Jun 1927 Letcher Co KY d 9 Jun 2007 Letcher Manor Nursing Home, Whitesburg, Letcher Co KY; buried Reynolds Family Cemetery, Seco, Letcher Co KY; d/o William M Quillen and Essie Blaine Wright. (When Bob was just a few months old, his mother became ill and passed away. He then lived with his paternal grandparents, Will and Loretta Mae Robbins of Cowan, KY). (See Tribute to Robert and Ona) Children of Robert "Bob" Vernon Adams and Ona Blaine Quillen;

1. Michael Lynn Adams d 8 Mar 1980 in his late 20's of a heart attack.

2. Phillip V Adams m. Jul 2006 to Kathy Unknown. Children;

i. Allison R Adams

ii. Michael A Adams m. Heather Unknown.

iii. Jonathan D Adams

3. Linda Carol Adams m. James D Collins; Children;

i. Robert K Collins

ii. S Stamper Collins

More about Ona and Bob: For over thirty years, Ona worked as a beautician in both Harlan (Harlan Co KY) and Neon (Letcher Co KY). Then in the 1980's, she and Bob owned and operated the Neon Rexall (Neon, Letcher Co KY). Many of the FNHS (Fleming-Neon High School, Letcher Co KY) students ate lunch daily with Bob and Ona and have shared how special she made each of them feel.

The following was written by a family member prior to the death of Ona Blaine Quillen Adams;  Ona Blaine (Quillen Adams) is currently in Letcher Manor Nursing Home for therapy after having her lower leg amputated due to circulation problem. After therapy and when she get her prosthesis, she hopes to be able to go home to Fleming again. Linda reports that she loves visiting with the permanent residents at Manor and cheers them. Her address is: Letcher Manor Nursing Home P O Box 747 Whitesburg, (Letcher Co) KY 41858
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It is with a sad heart that we report that Ona Blaine was called to meet the Lord on June 9, 2007. After the surgery to amputate her lower leg, she just wasn't able to overcome the weakened condition she was in. Her obituary is on the "News of the Family" page. Our heart felt condolences to Robert, Phil, Linda and their extended family.

Ona Blaine (Quillen Adams)  left us June 9, 2007. Her obituary is below.

Obituary of Ona Blaine Quillen Adams:
(also see Mt Eagle Obituary) Seneca said, "The day which we fear as our last is but the birth of eternity. "Saturday, June 9, 2007 Ona Blaine Quillen Adams celebrated her birth into a glorious life free of pain, sickness and physical limitations after a life of (80) eighty years, (4) four months and (21) twenty-one days.

Ona was born January 19, 1927 to the late W. M. Quillen and Essie Blaine Wright Quillen. It was a home built on a firm foundation of Christian principles and love. These were the lessons instilled in her and her brothers Cossie C Quillen, Dr. Samuel W. Quillen, Victor Quillen and an infant brother Edsel Quillen all of whom preceded her in death.

On December 3, 1947, Ona Blaine (Quillen Adams) married the love of her life, Robert Vernon Adams. In fifty-nine years of marriage, they shared laughter, tears, joy and pride in the family they created. Ona taught her children and grandchildren the same lessons she learned, serve God and those around you, love everyone, cherish your family and always realize that in all things, whether good or ill, you are blessed. They were lessons taught in the life she lived. Even in one of the darkest times, the death of a beloved son, Michael Lynn Adams on March 8, 1980 she taught us to hold firm in faith and treasure the time we had.

Ona was a member of the Neon First church of God all of her life. In 1940, she became a Christian and was baptized. She was more than a church member. As Sunday School Secretary for more than 30 years, she was keeper of records and dispenser of hugs to every child who "brought in the book." As secretary to the Women of the Church of God, she was historian of not just the ladies group, but also the church as a whole.

For over thirty years, Ona worked as a beautician in both Harlan and Neon. Then in the 1980's, she and Bob owned and operated the Neon Rexall. Many of the FNHS students ate lunch daily with Bob and Ona and have shared how special she made each of them feel.

Ona is survived by son Philip V. Adams (Kathy F Adams) of Neon, Linda Adams Collins (James D. Collins) of Neon. She is also survived by the pride and joys of her life, five grandchildren, Allison R. Adams, Jonathan D. Adams, Robert K. Collins, S. Stamper Collins, all of Neon and Michael A. Adams (Heather) of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In addition she is survived by nephews Sam Quillen (Anna), Scooter Quillen (Brenda). J. V. Quillen (Annie) and nieces Leslie Williams (Dennis), Nina Faye Selvage and Nelda Gay Johnson (Robert), a church family she dearly loved and a host of other family and friends who will miss her.

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Robert (Vernon Adams) left us to join Ona Blaine (Quillen Adams) August 30 2007. His obituary is below.

Obituary Robert "Bob" Vernon Adams: It has been said, "Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight." On Friday, August 30, 2007, Robert Vernon Adams moved beyond our sight and into the presence of God at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 7 days.

Robert was born November 21, 1926 to the late Louie Gibson Adams and Kelsey G. Adams of Cowan. when Bob was just a few months old, his mother became ill and passed away. He then lived with his paternal grandparents, Will and Loretta Adams of Cowan.

In 1944, slightly before his 18th birthday, Bob joined the Navy and served during the Second World War, stationed at Pearl Harbor. Following the war, Bob returned to Letcher County and began working at the A & P in Neon. On day, he spotted a beautiful young woman, and asked his friend, Ruddell Penny, the beauty's name. He told his friend, "I may not be able to say her name, but I am going to marry her." True to his word, Bob and Ona Blaine Quillen Adams were married on December 3, 1947 and spent almost 60 wonderful years together before Ona's passing in June of 2007. It was a life of love and laughter tempered with sorrow by the loss of their son, Michael Lynn, in March of 1980. A brother, Kelsey Ray Adams and sister Alice Mae Adams preceded Bob in death.

Bob was a man of many careers. He worked as manager of the A & P in both Neon and Harlan for many year before retiring in 1972. Then he began working in the Quillen Rexalls in both Whitesburg and neon before he and Ona purchased the Drug Store in Neon. Bob and Ona made many lunch time memories for Fleming-Neon High School students. After selling the drug Store in early 1980's Bob began his third career working at Rowlette's Shopwise. He took great pleasure and pride in his produce department. When a greenhouse was added. Bob's passion for gardening was evident in the abundance of flowers and plants he ad God were able to produce.

Service was a lesson Bob taught his children through action. Bob was an active member of the Neon Volunteer Fire Department and later served on the board of Directors. He was also very active in the Neon Community Lions Club. His years of service include holding many offices and serving a committee chair for the Eye Glass project. Even as his lungs began to fail, Bob would be at the Lions Club tent taking money at their annual fish Fry during Neon Days.

Bob was a member of the Neon First Church of God and was baptized on October 20, 1963. Bob was a great encourager to all those who sang, taught or served the church and the Lord.

Bob is survived by son Philip V Adams (Kathy) of Neon and Linda Adams Collins (James D) also of Neon. His pride and joy were his grandchildren: Allison R Adams, Jonathan D. Adams, Robert K. Collins, and S. Stamper Collins all of Neon and Michael A. Adams (Heather) of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Those who also mourn his loss are sisters Deloers Adams and Lorinda Grubbs (Jerry) of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Violetta Adams of Pikeville, Nephews Dr. Sam W. Quillen (Anna), Cossie "Scooter" Quillen (Brenda) and niece Lesley Quillen Williams (Dennis). He will be deeply missed by a beloved church family and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.