James Glendon Adams born August 2, 1940 in Walton County, Florida passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on February 6, 2021 after losing his battle with Covid-19. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse James and Effie McCullough Adams, sisters, Tuble Jean Caswell and Betty Denney and brother, Dwaine Adams.

He is survived by his wife, Melanie Adams, Paxton; his children, James Shannon Adams, Laurel Hill, Sharon Adams, Orlando, Rance Wibbing, Paxton, April Adams Whetstone, Greenville, AL and Thomas Glendon (Jennifer) Adams Greenville, AL; grandchildren, Chloe Taleric, Crestview, Harleigh Rudd, Greenville, SC, Forrest Wibbing, Paxton, Maci Morris, Elba, FL, Kage Wibbing, Paxton, Madison Whetstone, Greenville, AL and Annsley Wallace, Greenville, AL; his great grandson, Cameron Taleric, Crestview, sister, Elaine (Johnny) Howard, Marianna, FL; his sister- nieces, Susan (Richard) Rau and Glenda (Jim) Peters; several beloved nieces and nephews.

James had many titles - Glendon, James, Jim, " Thee James Adams", "A legend", Daddy, Papa J, Brother, teammate, father and grandfather figure to many, but most of all James was just a great man and everyone loved him. May the Legacy of James G. Adams continue, if you ever want to show your love for him, Please make a donation to Paxton high School in his honor- his love basketball and the FFA.

He graduated from Paxton High School, class of 1958 and loved playing basketball for the Bobcats. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. He was raised to a 32 degree Master Mason in December 1997 and served as Treasurer for the Thomas A. McQueen Lodge No.341, Paxton until death. James was a bright light in his community. He loved to laugh, joke and get together with his family and his many friends. James was one of those people that just drew others to him. During his leisure time he enjoyed watching Alabama Football and Basketball, traveling, and was an avid poker player. James will be greatly missed by all that knew him and will forever be loved by so many.

A celebration of Life will be held February 12 at the Paxton Ag Center. Our family ask that you share your stories of James and a video can be recorded between 12-6.

Funeral services for James Glendon Adams will be 2PM Friday February 12, 2021 at Evans Funeral Home with James Davis and Cory Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7PM. Interment will be in Paxton Cemetery with military honors.

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Please join us in remembering James Glendon Adams by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family. Please contact Melanie with any wonderful stories or memories 850-865-6595.