James A. Adams, loving brother of Joyce Adams Shea, loving father of James R. Adams, loving father-in-law to Eiko Adams and grandfather to Jonathan, Jenny & Aaron, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 27th, at Kennewick General Hospital, at the age of 70, surrounded by loving family & friends. He was born on August 17, 1937, in Kellogg, Idaho, to James R. Adams and Alice A. Adams. He was preceded in death by both parents, father, 1983, mother, 2001 & best friend Merton Corcoran. He graduated from Kennewick High in 1956 & excelled in gymnastics and was also active in the Civil Air Patrol. He idolized his dad & loved going hunting & fishing with him; was also excellent in the field of drafting, his trade! Jim made friends with everyone he met and was so proud of his son and grandkids! He really enjoyed tinkering with cars. He really enjoyed spending time with all his family & was a great brother to his sister, Joyce; also classmates, neighbors & all his friends at Dennys! He will be loving mourned & missed by all of us.