Adams

Mr. Adams

CRANDALL—James Auble Adams went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 22, 2024, with his family by his side.

James was born on Saturday, Feb. 11, 1933, to Auble Venner and Mildred Griffey Adams in Tolber t. Shor tly after his birth, the Adams family moved to Crandall, where James would spend most of his childhood and attend school.

After graduation from Crandall High School in 1950, he attended college at the University of North Texas, earning a bachelor’s degree in government and a master of business administration in management.

James also served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and was stationed at Parks Air Force Base, California, and Wolters Air Force Base, Texas.

James married Patsy Ann Fisher on April 1, 1956. James and Pat were lifelong companions, sharing 61 wonderful years of marriage together. They were blessed with two loving children, James Edward and Connie Lynn.

After his service in the Army, James went on to work in public service. His time in the government included working as a claims unit supervisor in Houston for the Social Security Administration. Afterwards he would go on to serve as the regional director for the Department of Health and Human Services in Medicare and Medicaid Management. He dedicated 30 years to the betterment of his community before retiring in 1985.

After retiring from government service, James opened a local real estate office in Crandall.

James was a fixture in the Crandall community. He served three terms on the Crandall Independent School District school board, serving as president for seven years. He was a charter member of the Crandall Lions Club, and the Crandall Chamber of Commerce.

Always a strong man of faith, James was a founding member of First Community Church.

James could often be found in the stands of almost every Crandall High School sporting event, cheering on his beloved Crandall Pirates.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Auble Venner and Mildred Griffey Adams; his brother, Jerry Adams; as well as his beloved wife, Patsy.

He is survived by a son, James Edward Adams of Crandall; daughter Connie Johnson and husband Brian Johnson of Frisco; grandchildren Robert Troxell, Kara Montaño and husband Edgar Montaño, Bethany Hackett and husband Ethan Hackett, Jacob Johnson and wife Alaina Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Joshua Johnson; great-grandchildren Braxton Troxell, Katie Troxell, Brayden Montaño, Gabriella Montaño, Isaac Montaño and Emersyn Hackett; and two sisters, Peggy Cooke and husband Bill Cooke and Judy Hopper and husband Rick Hopper; as well as his best friend on four legs, Rufus.

A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at First Community Church in Crandall with visitation one hour prior.

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