Obituaries

James Allen Adams

June 27, 1932 - August 29, 2021

James Allen Adams, age 89 was born in Taft, Tennessee but grew up in Alabama before moving to Lakeland, Florida where he met and married Geraldine Weatherford on May 31, 1952. They were married for 69 years. James was one of 9 children, he had 4 brothers and 4 sisters. James enjoyed telling others about Jesus and his faith in Christ; he also enjoyed doing things outdoors hunting, fishing camping and country living. He was a life-long member of Gapway Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine, son, Dennis Adams (Haines City, FL), and 2 daughters, Diane Jackson (Decatur, AL) and Pam Benton (Lakeland, FL); sister, Judy Shepherd (Bartow, FL), sister Louise Beers (Athens, AL) and brother Walter Adams (Athens, AL). He has three grandchildren, Clint Adams, Stacey Satterfield and Jennifer Echelbarger; and three great-grandchildren, Braelyn, Alana & Madison. James went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021.