James Adams,age 84, of Graceville, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at Mariner Health Center in Bonifay following a long illness.  Mr Adams was born May 29, 1914 in Graceville and lived all of his life in Graceville.  He was a steward of Gailee United Methodist Church, retired from farming and the Florida Department of Transportation.

Funeral services were March 18 at Galilee United Methodist Church with the Rev Robert Hall officiating and Lay Speaker Pat Williams assisting.  Burial followed in the church cemetery with Bryd-Williams Funeral Home officiating.

Serving as active pallbearers were Mr Adams' nephews.

Survivors include his wife Sara Adams of Graceville; sons and daughters-in-law Elton and Mary Adams of Graceville and John W and Vivian Adams of Graceville; daughters and sons-in-law Abbie Joe and Lowell Duce of Grand Ridge and Kay and Eric Johnson of Graceville; a brother and three sisters-in-law John Quincy and Arlene Adams of Chipley, Mary Sue Adams, and Lee Adams, both of Graceville; nine grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

SOURCE:  Holmes County Advertiser, Bonifay FL, Wednesday, March 24, 19994; transcribed by Cathy Strickland Popp