James David Adams, 75, of Abilene passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. His visitation and A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at North's Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date. James was born August 15, 1948 in Kerrville, TX to Dorotha Ray Adams and Billie Calvin Adams. James attended and graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville, TX. After high school he worked for Mooney Aircraft Company. He married Sandra Lee Howell on December 27, 1968 in Hunt, TX. He was a veteran and served in the Texas Army National Guard. He received an honorable discharge in 1973. In his spare time he loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family. James was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Dorothy Adams, his in-laws, Graydon and Esther Howell and two sister-in-laws, Ann Adams and Peggy Howell. James is survived by his wife, Sandra Adams, daughter Brenda Johnson and her husband Larry, son David Adams and his wife Ashley, sister Carol VanHoozer, brother Dewayne Adams, grandchildren Michael Johnson, Candice Thrasher, Abigail Adams, Emma Adams and Anahlicia Johnson as well as his great grandson Frankie Johnson. If you would like to make a donation in his honor, please consider donating to Meal on Wheels in Abilene or to the South Texas Transplant Alliance.