James Harrison Adams

Newton - James Harrison Adams, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newton. Jim was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Willis Harrison Adams and Mary Margaret (Smith) Adams. He was a proud veteran and served his country during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. Immediately after high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Reserve in 1955 and received an honorable discharge the same year. Immediately after his discharge from the Marines, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served overseas during the Cold War in the Submarine Service, serving on four U.S. submarines. While stationed in Lompoc, California, Jim met his future wife Carol Greenhow. After his military service, Jim and family lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Sussex County. Jim remained faithful to his country and was an active member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans Association, the American Legion Post 213 in Sussex, and the VFW. Jim was a dedicated member of the Wantage United Methodist Church, the Sussex Elks #2288, and volunteered at local food banks. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Carol in 2013, and his cherished daughter, Kathryn “Kathie” Lee Adams in 2016. He is survived by his sister, Lynda Doland of Massachusetts; his nephew, Kirk Graham of New Mexico; his cousins, Jerry Foster and his wife Teresa of Maryland, Dottie Horgan and her husband John of California, and Nancy Vandergriff and her husband Chester of Tennessee. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Wantage United Methodist Church, 199 Libertyville Road, Wantage. Inurnment will immediately follow at the Northern NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in James’ memory to the Wantage United Methodist Church, 199 Libertyville Road, Wantage or the Elks Lodge #2288 of Sussex, P.O. Box 553, Sussex, NJ 07461. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex, NJ. Online condolences may be offered to the family on www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

James Harrison Adams

February 11, 1938 - August 20, 2024