John Michael Adams

Mr. John Michael Adams, age 72, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. John (Johnny), the son of John Wilburn Adams and Frances (Joree) Scruggs Adams, was born on November 11, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama.

John grew up in Susan Moore, Alabama and graduated from Susan Moore High School in 1969. He would go on to attend the University of Alabama graduating with a degree in finance. He married his loving wife, Jean, in 1978 and shared a beautiful marriage for over 45 years. John was a sales representative at PACCAR Financial until he retired in 2019. John and Jean have attended The Church at Brook Hills since 1991, where he served as a Lay Pastor for several years.

John had a profound impact on everyone that knew him; he never met a stranger. His smile and laughter were contagious, and he was known for making the best scrambled eggs around. He was full of wisdom and was infamous for his storytelling which would include as many details as he could recall about everything imaginable. John was funny and had an amazing gift of making people laugh. He was a huge Alabama fan, but you would never see him wear their colors to any football games. Instead, he would stand out in his yellow or green shirts.

His love for Christ was seen in all that he did. John was the most devoted husband, father, and grandfather. The support he showed his family will forever be unmatched. He lived for watching every event that his children and grandchildren participated in. Everyone knew that he was their biggest fan.

John is survived by his loving family which includes his wife, Jean Adams; son, Steve Whisenant (Sherri); daughter, Lindsey Haley (Richard); grandchildren, Ashley Whisenant, Austin Whisenant, Paxton Haley, Grayson Haley, Brayden Haley; sister, Kay Smallwood; brother, Ricky Adams (Susan); sister-in-law, Cathy Walsh; sister-in-law, Carla Moore; along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, John Wilburn Adams; mother, Frances (Joree) Scruggs Adams; grandparents, Elbert and Myrtle Adams; grandparents, Will and Arrie Scruggs; brother-in-law, Bob Smallwood; nephew-in-law, Chris Mann.

Services for John will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 21, 2024, at The Church at Brook Hills, 3145 Brook Highland Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama. A visitation for friends and family will be held prior to the service between 9:30 am- 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Bethel Cemetery, 87927 US Highway 278, Snead, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association in the name of John Michael Adams would be greatly appreciated. (To send a notification card to the family, use [email protected]).

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