James Melvin Adams

Mr. James Melvin Adams, age 80, of Commerce, GA died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Avery Place.  Mr. Adams was born in Commerce to the late James Bennie and Daisy Bridges Adams.  He was a member of Berea Baptist Church.  He had a sense of humor, and loved hanging out with friends, fishing, bird hunting and gospel music.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ron Hardman.

Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Janice Benton Adams of Commerce; daughters, Melanie Hardman of Commerce, Allison Whitehead (Mike) of Comer and April Lord (Ty) of Danielsville; sister, Barbara Wheeler (Mike) of Commerce; brother, David Adams (Regina) of Commerce; and grandchildren, J. Ben Hardman (Jessica), Bo Hardman, Madeline Whitehead, Will Whitehead, Maggie Lord and Theron Lord.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday, July 30 at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Henderson officiating.  Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 9 to 11 AM.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Berea Baptist Church, c/o Shirley Stephenson, 545 A.C. Smith Road, Commerce, GA 30530.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.