James Cleveland Adams, 89, entered the presence of his Savior on December 5, 2016.
Born July 22, 1927 in Greenville, he was the only son of the late Kinney C. Adams and Lola Watson Adams. He was raised by his beloved grandparents, James and Martha Watson. He was a graduate of Laurel Creek High School.
He was a long time member of Laurel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and treasurer. He served at his church tirelessly and his deep faith was the foundation of his life and was exemplified in his actions. In his later years, he enjoyed attending Rocky Creek Baptist Church and was actively involved in the Senior Group there until his health prevented it.
In 2003, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Freddie King Adams, who was the love of his life and his junior high sweetheart. He spoke often of riding her around on the handlebars of his bicycle and he took great pride in being her husband. To his dying day, his eyes still lit up at the mention of her name and the sight of her picture. Their love and marriage was a shining example to all who knew them. Together they raised their two daughters.
James was also preceded in death by his first born daughter, Diane Adams Shockley. He shared in caring for her until she passed away in 2009.
In January of 2016, he was preceded in death by his second wife and love, Alma Jean Brown Adams.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Pam Adams Kitchen and her husband Allan, of Taylors.. In addition, he is survived by his only grand-daughter, Meredith Shockley Golla and her husband David, and his two great-grandchildren, Andy and Caeley Golla, who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by one special niece, Gail Meaders, of Greenville.
Graveside service: Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Born July 22, 1927 in Greenville, he was the only son of the late Kinney C. Adams and Lola Watson Adams. He was raised by his beloved grandparents, James and Martha Watson. He was a graduate of Laurel Creek High School.
He was a long time member of Laurel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and treasurer. He served at his church tirelessly and his deep faith was the foundation of his life and was exemplified in his actions. In his later years, he enjoyed attending Rocky Creek Baptist Church and was actively involved in the Senior Group there until his health prevented it.
In 2003, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Freddie King Adams, who was the love of his life and his junior high sweetheart. He spoke often of riding her around on the handlebars of his bicycle and he took great pride in being her husband. To his dying day, his eyes still lit up at the mention of her name and the sight of her picture. Their love and marriage was a shining example to all who knew them. Together they raised their two daughters.
James was also preceded in death by his first born daughter, Diane Adams Shockley. He shared in caring for her until she passed away in 2009.
In January of 2016, he was preceded in death by his second wife and love, Alma Jean Brown Adams.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Pam Adams Kitchen and her husband Allan, of Taylors.. In addition, he is survived by his only grand-daughter, Meredith Shockley Golla and her husband David, and his two great-grandchildren, Andy and Caeley Golla, who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by one special niece, Gail Meaders, of Greenville.
Graveside service: Woodlawn Memorial Park.
James Cleveland Adams, 89, entered the presence of his Savior on December 5, 2016.
Born July 22, 1927 in Greenville, he was the only son of the late Kinney C. Adams and Lola Watson Adams. He was raised by his beloved grandparents, James and Martha Watson. He was a graduate of Laurel Creek High School.
He was a long time member of Laurel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and treasurer. He served at his church tirelessly and his deep faith was the foundation of his life and was exemplified in his actions. In his later years, he enjoyed attending Rocky Creek Baptist Church and was actively involved in the Senior Group there until his health prevented it.
In 2003, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Freddie King Adams, who was the love of his life and his junior high sweetheart. He spoke often of riding her around on the handlebars of his bicycle and he took great pride in being her husband. To his dying day, his eyes still lit up at the mention of her name and the sight of her picture. Their love and marriage was a shining example to all who knew them. Together they raised their two daughters.
James was also preceded in death by his first born daughter, Diane Adams Shockley. He shared in caring for her until she passed away in 2009.
In January of 2016, he was preceded in death by his second wife and love, Alma Jean Brown Adams.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Pam Adams Kitchen and her husband Allan, of Taylors.. In addition, he is survived by his only grand-daughter, Meredith Shockley Golla and her husband David, and his two great-grandchildren, Andy and Caeley Golla, who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by one special niece, Gail Meaders, of Greenville.
Graveside service: Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Born July 22, 1927 in Greenville, he was the only son of the late Kinney C. Adams and Lola Watson Adams. He was raised by his beloved grandparents, James and Martha Watson. He was a graduate of Laurel Creek High School.
He was a long time member of Laurel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and treasurer. He served at his church tirelessly and his deep faith was the foundation of his life and was exemplified in his actions. In his later years, he enjoyed attending Rocky Creek Baptist Church and was actively involved in the Senior Group there until his health prevented it.
In 2003, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Freddie King Adams, who was the love of his life and his junior high sweetheart. He spoke often of riding her around on the handlebars of his bicycle and he took great pride in being her husband. To his dying day, his eyes still lit up at the mention of her name and the sight of her picture. Their love and marriage was a shining example to all who knew them. Together they raised their two daughters.
James was also preceded in death by his first born daughter, Diane Adams Shockley. He shared in caring for her until she passed away in 2009.
In January of 2016, he was preceded in death by his second wife and love, Alma Jean Brown Adams.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Pam Adams Kitchen and her husband Allan, of Taylors.. In addition, he is survived by his only grand-daughter, Meredith Shockley Golla and her husband David, and his two great-grandchildren, Andy and Caeley Golla, who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by one special niece, Gail Meaders, of Greenville.
Graveside service: Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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