James Lee Adams

James Lee “Red” Adams of Brownsboro, KY passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 82 following a brief illness at Baptist Health Louisville.

James was born to parents, Shirley (Zeke) Adams and Pete Adams on May 9, 1942, in Williamson, West Virginia. He was later preceded in death by both parents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda (Kennedy) Adams, his children, Shirley Ann Keaton (Danny), Janet Sue Sullivan (Rick), and Jennifer Adams-Hill. Grandchildren include Ian Kyle Allen Vanhorn, Hailee Kennedy Jewel Sullivan, Noah James Sullivan and Karlee Faith Hill. Great Grandson Hunter Lee Vanhorn. He is also survived by siblings, cousins, and several nieces and nephews lovingly know to them as Uncle Red, or Uncle James Lee.

He was proceeded in death by his mother-in-law Doreen (Rummage) Kennedy, father-in-law Noah Kennedy, Sr., also of Brownsboro, his sisters-in-law Vicki Sue (Kennedy) Carter and Judy Gayle (Kennedy) Reilly, as well as his brother-in-law Noah Thomas Kennedy.

James was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and uncle, often known for his red hair in youth. He loved cars, both working on cars and collecting model figures. He was an over-the-road truck driver for over 40 years before working as a Wal-Mart associate overnight for the past decade, becoming a friend and father figure to all. He loved to tinker in his garage, read western novels and spend time with his rottweiler, Votto, following the passing of his previous rottweilers, Macy and Bruno. He was a proud Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam. Above all else, he was a family man, providing for his family, being a “girl-dad” and showing pride in his 53 (almost 54) year long marriage and devotion to his wife, Linda.

Services will be at Stoess Funeral Home in Crestwood, KY on Monday, February 3, 2025, with visitation from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral service at 11:00 AM on February 4, 2025. Burial to follow at Harrods Creek Cemetery Brownsboro, KY at 12:00 PM. At the behest of James prior to his passing, formal attire is not required.  

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