James Edward Adams, age 78, of Blue Island, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. James was born April 26, 1943. Beloved father of Jamie (David) Stump, Nicole (Gerard) Crean, James Jr. (Leah), Jason and Joseph Adams; loving grandfather of Keith, Ashley, Zachary, Kevin, Alexandria, Dylan, Amber, Rowan, Daniel, Eliscia, Jason Jr., Zoey, Cash, Elijah, Gabriel and Joseph Jr.; cherished great grandfather of Jade, Connor, Kyler, Ryland, Atticus, Paisley, Zoey and Caine; Proud retired member of Teamsters Local #710. Services will be private.