James E Adams

James Edward Adams, the son of the late Lewis and Mable Adams was born November 11, 1940 in Charlotte, NC. He departed this life on early Monday morning, July 25, 2022.  James was a 1958 graduate of West Charlotte Senior High School.  He worked as a carpenter with his father for a few years, before enlisting in the United States Navy on November 1, 1963.  After 29 years of service, he honorably retired on April 1, 1993.  James served as a Seaman Apprentice, Fireman, Machinist’s Mate Third Class, Machinist’s Mate Second Class and Machinist’s Mate First Class on several ships during his service in the United States Navy.  James was stationed in Newport, RI, Honolulu, HI, Alameda, CA and San Diego, CA during his service.

James was instrumental in caring for his parents until their deaths.  James was a loving, caring, creative, funny and skillful individual to all that he met through his travels.  He was a doting uncle and brother. James loved fishing and spending time with his family.  He is survived by his brother, Willie L. Adams (Betty) of Charlotte, NC and his sister Mary Adams Manuel (Mark) of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Valerie, Carol, Wesley, Angela, Shewan, Marixa, Marlindsey, Marlis and Kenneth Jr; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.