James Lamar Adams, 84, passed on March 05, 2023. He was born to Harold Adams and Josephine Adams in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 15, 1939.

He married his high school sweetheart Diane in 1963 and they lived together in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together they raised 3 children Harold Adams (Nora Beacon - Adams), Robert Adams (Deana Adams), Johnny Adams. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Stacy Cook, Nina Adams, Harold Adams Jr., Grace Adams and 6 great grandchildren. Jason Adams, Michael Adams, Alondra Jefferson, Imani Adams, Bailey Adams, Skylar Adams.

James graduated from Washington High School in 1957. He was an amazing basketball player all 4 years of high school. James went on to work at Briggs and Stratton until he retired in 2000 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.