Royce Adams (politician) explained

Royce W. Adams
State House:Kentucky
District:61st
Term Start:September 30, 1992
Term End:January 1, 2013
Predecessor:Clay Crupper
Successor:Brian Linder
Birth Date:29 September 1938
Birth Place:Williamstown, Kentucky, U.S.
Death Place:Williamstown, Kentucky, U.S.
Party:Democratic

Royce William Adams (September 29, 1938 – August 11, 2023) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1992 to 2013. Adams was first elected in a September 1992 special election following the resignation of incumbent Clay Crupper.[1] He did not seek reelection in 2012 and was succeeded by Republican Brian Linder.[2]

Adams served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1965. He married Rita Haydon in 1959, and they had two daughters. Adams died from Parkinson's disease on August 11, 2023, aged 84.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: August 2, 1992 . Elections set for Sept. 15 to fill 2 ex-lawmakers' seats . . B5.
  2. News: February 11, 2012 . State filing deadline passes . . A3.
  3. Web site: Royce William Adams . Stanley Funeral Home . March 26, 2024.