James E. Adams Jr.'s Obituary
James Earl Adams, Jr., September 11, 1956, to September 11, 2024.
Jimmy set a legacy in his 68 years as he was a caring, dedicated, and hardworking all-around great man. If you had a question, he had the answer.
Born in Memphis, TN on Sept. 11, 1956, to James E. Adams, Sr & Estelle Hunter Adams. On Sept. 4, 1976, he married the love of his life Brenda Sue Henson, and they have three sons: Trey Adams (Emily), Chad Adams (Sara), & Brad Adams. He has four grandsons Tristin (Taylor), Cale, Jace & Kashton.
In Jimmy’s 43 years at Ellendale Electric, he has developed many friends and great coworkers. He is well respected & appreciated by all that know him.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Adams and leaves behind his mother Estelle Adams of Brandsville, MO. His siblings Elyane (Rob) of Hernando, MS, Mike (Joan), Belinda (Kevin) & Wade (Stacy) of Brandsville, Mo. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends, will be truly missed by all.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:00-7:00 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude or the American Diabetes Association.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930.
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