A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, James was a retired carpet installer. He was an outdoorsman and an avid NASCAR fan.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Lonas and Martha Richie Adams; and sisters, Shirley Green and Dorothy Durham.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; brother, Earl Adams; sons, Jamie, Donnie and Michael; grandchildren, Jordan, Aaron, Sarah, Nicholas, Jonah, Hannah, Gracie, Leah and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 4 PM Friday at the North Chapel. Services will follow at 4 PM with entombment in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel, Hixson, TN.