James “Jim” Paul Adams, born April 13, 1959, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Clermont, Florida on September 14, 2026. Jim is a 1977 graduate of Glenelg High School, Howard County, Maryland, and attended Charles County Community College on an athletic scholarship.

He and his brother moved to Florida in 1980 where he dreamed of working at Disney World. He realized his dream, working for Disney for several years. Later, Jim became a self-employed entrepreneur founding James Adams Painting, Inc. Jim was an avid sports enthusiast enjoying either playing or watching basketball, baseball, golf and football. He loved fantasy sports, the beach, cruises, and just spending time at home grilling and relaxing in the pool. Jim also loved his Corvette and Cadillac, which he took great pride in maintaining.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Christine (Stacey) Adams, his parents Barbara (Grohs) Lambert of Port Orange, Florida, and Paul “Bob” (Marilyn) Adams of Bethany Beach, Delaware, brother John (Pat) Adams, brother Michael Adams, uncle Robert (Grace) Grohs, mother-in-law Jane Szekely, sister-in-law Michelle (Dennis) Braziel, Donald (Karin) Stacey, nieces and nephews Tara Adams, Brett Adams, Jacob Adams, Tim Stacey, Ben Stacey, Sarah Stacey, Alex Stacey, and Kyle Stacey. Jim was preceded in death by his step-father Russell Lambert, brother Jeff Lambert, father-in-law Ralph E. Stacey, step-father-in-law Mark Szekely, brother-in-law Ralph M. Stacey, and his beloved cat of 18 years, Teddy.

Friends are welcome for visitation and a celebration of life on Monday, November 23, 2026 from 10:30-12:30 at Becker Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, Florida 34711.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name be made to the charity of your choice.