James Elton Adams
August 27, 1950 ~ April 22, 2011
James "Jimmy" Adams, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011. He was born August 27, 1950 in Rocky Mount, NC, son of the late James "Bookie" Adams and Doris Gay Adams. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Judy Adams and Jean Adams Thorne; and the mother of his children, Cathy Adams.
He enjoyed reading, music, working in his yard planting trees and flowers and his whimsicals.
Those left to cherish his memory, two daughters, Jennifer Adams Gideon and husband Darren of Lampe, MO and Brandi Adams Cline and husband Brian of Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren, Ariana, Darien, Deserae, Dalton, Destany, Darland, Carolyn and Vance; two sisters, Kay Adams of Rocky Mount and Lori Adams of Tarboro; half-sister, Helen Jordan of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law Lenno Thorne of Rocky Mount; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to remember James will be held at 7:00p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with visitation following the service. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of Lenno Thorne on Amos Street.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Tuesday 4/26, 7:00 pm
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Lit a candle in memory of James Elton Adams
Lit a candle in memory of James Elton Adams
I remember when I was little you were my idol. I thought you were the coolest person in the world. You were my big brother. I remember all the knowledge you gave me about books, tv, music and life in general. You always protected me and kept me safe. Now you are in Heaven. I love you and miss you. Your baby sister Lori.
I remember as we were growing up you were so little that people picked on you . I was your protector but when you grew up you could protect yourself .I wish that i could have protected you from all the hurt and pain and sickness that you went through but i could not You are now in Jesus arms and protected once again. I love you and will miss you so very much.Love you Kay Adams
When James and Cathy lived in Missouri, and Jennifer and Brandi were itty-bitty, I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with the family. James always let me tag along when he would go shooting and hunting, and he even taught me how to clean squirrels in the kitchen – much to Cathy’s dismay. I always felt big around him, even though I was young, because he treated me so special. The lessons learned and memories I cherish will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know he loved Jennifer and Brandi dearly, as they loved him. Paula Pendergast, sister of Cathy Adams, aunt of Jennifer and Brandi
When James and Cathy lived in Missouri, and Jennifer and Brandi were itty-bitty, I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with the family. James always let me tag along when he would go shooting and hunting, and he even taught me how to clean squirrels in the kitchen – much to Cathy’s dismay. I always felt big around him, even though I was young, because he treated me so special. The lessons learned and memories I cherish will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know he loved Jennifer and Brandi dearly, as they loved him. Paula Pendergast, sister of Cathy Adams, aunt of Jennifer and Brandi
I was being transfered from Ft Bragg, NC to Presidio in San Francisco and drove to Rocky Mount to pick up my sister Debbie. She had been staying with my sister Cathy and James. When I arrived they were looking for there pet snake that had gotten out in the house. I offered to help look, went into the kitchen and started looking thru cabinets etc. For some reason I was drawn to the drawer of the stove, where the broiler is located. I almost pooped myself when i opened the drawer and an 11 ft python shot out at me. I jumped out of the way, snake slammed into the leg of the kitchen table knocking it acorss the room as i ran thru, yes thru the back screen door ( it was locked and i took it off the hinges ) they neglected to tell me it was a huge python. I was looking for a garter snake .. lol needless to say Debbie, Cathy and James were rolling on the floor laughing at me. Whenever i saw James after that day he would remind me of The Snake and bust up laughing.
I wanted to be just like Uncle Jimmy growing up , always admired his open mind ( thats where i got it from !) . He always spent time with each of us as kids and taught us all that belching was cool ! He didnt care a lot for material things , didnt follow the social norm , because he knew what freedom was ( another word for nothing left to loose ) ! Who’s left to look up to