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Adams, Pastor James Richard Passed away peacefully at the University of Chicago's Bernard Mitchell Hospital, on Monday, January 28, 2013. Loving husband of 42 years of Ernestine (nee Reed). Devoted father of Ratasha Jeanine and her husband Calvin Mays Jr. Survived by his sisters, Essie M. Thompson, Annie R. Johnson, Jane A. Crossley and Robbie L. Weathington and brother Jason E. Adams. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary Gaston and Sylvia J. Robinson and brother, Louis B. Adams. Son of the late Homer Esco and Mary L. Adams, James was born into this life on December 17th, 1946. He was educated at the General Motors Institute (Flint, MI) and the Illinois Institute of Technology where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his life-long employment with Commonwealth Edison in 1970. He was the founder of Abounding Life Church of God In Christ in Posen, Illinois, where he served as pastor for 31 years. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 9:30am and Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 4:00pm at the Abounding Life Church of God In Christ, 14615 Mozart, Posen, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to W.W. Holt Funeral Home (708)331-0310.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2013.
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He was a save and sanctified preacher who stood for holiness and down to earth a great man of faith and prayer and well loved I miss my brother and friend he was one of a kind and a great musician singer and songwriter!

Wardell Campbell

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January 26, 2021

you will be miss

February 4, 2013

Pastor Adams was truly a man of God.I had been sort of sitting on the fence with regards to submission to God until I visited his church.He pulled me onto God's side through inspiring worship services.I know the Good Lord is extremely happy to have him in His kingdom.Mother Ernestine,take heart for the pastor is in great hands. George Mokube, Cumming Ga.

February 3, 2013

I shall forever be grateful to God for Pastor J. Adams and the kindness and love of God he showed to me.

Hazel Sam - Newman

February 3, 2013

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus. To you, Sis Ernestine, we want you to know that we are praying for you and Ratasha along with all the Adams family. We remember way back when we all attended St. Andrews Temple together and all the teachings we received thank God for you and Eld. Adams remaining steadfast and unmoveable Always abounding in the work of the Lord as you know your labor is Not in vain. We love you Sis. Ernestine and Ratasha.
Sincerely,
Min. Steve& Miss.Clarissa Barrett and Family

SteveClarissa Barrett

February 2, 2013

Please know that you and your family are included in our prayers.May God continue to comfort and heal the hearts of you and your family We love you forever.

PASTOR TIM and LATONA PARKS

February 2, 2013

Will miss seeing you when i come to prayer, sleep on pastor i will see you again

February 2, 2013

To the family of PASTOR ADAM The same words of encouragement you have given to others. I will give to you! Trust in the Lord to carry you though this difficult time.You are loved by many.And we praying for you.

Cheryl orsborn

February 2, 2013

Sister Ernestine you are truly a wonderful woman of God as well as Elder Adams and he will truly be missed!I love the both of you very much; although it's been a very long time since I've seen you all. I've always thought of the both of you as my God parents (Shared you with my sister Teresa)Because of how wonderful both of you were to me and my family. Remember that weeping may endure for a night but Joy will come in the morning!I love & miss you too Latasha... You all are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless You! Miss DaVon (Barrett)Parker & Family

February 2, 2013

to the adams family and my church family pastor adams was a great man of god to all of us he will truly be miss praying for the family

maesola mason

February 1, 2013

Prayers goes out to the entire Adams family and church may you find comfort & peace from the lord. C. Lenear

February 1, 2013

To the Adams Family:
May God be with you at this time of sorrow.

Denetra (Neachie) Cowen-Walker

February 1, 2013

My sincere condolence and prayers are extended to the family of Pastor James Adams especially Cornelius and Mrs. Jane Crossley. This great man of God will certainly be missed.

Ocie W. Booker

February 1, 2013

To my dear "Aunt Sweetie" and cousin Tasha, I am praying for you, I want you to know that even though I may not be able to make it there for the funeral, my presence will be there and so will my mother, Diane Reed Sexton. I love you both so much! Uncle James will never be forgotten.

Talesha Sanders

February 1, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Evangelist Melissa Weeks-Richardson & Family

Melissa Weeks-Richardson

February 1, 2013

Condolence to the Adams Family and Church Family. May the Peace of GOD rest upon these families and GOD comfort
and Bless in this time of sorrow.

Tamara Jackson

February 1, 2013

My sincere condolence and prayers to the family and friend's. May your fond memories bring you joy while Almighty God give you strength during your time of grief

Rosalinda G

January 31, 2013

Sis. Ernestine,(my godmother) I love you and am praying for you. I am and have always been proud to say I have been blessed with some of the best godparents in the world. You and Elder Adams along with my best godsister, Ratasha, will always be in my thoughts, prayers,and heart. Love Always, Your God daughter, Teresa Barrett Thomas and Family.

Teresa Barrett Thomas

January 31, 2013

The best preacher and teacher i've met since moving to this country. I know heaven is happier because a great all around musician is in the heavenly choir. You will truly be missed Elder Adams. My prayers and sympathy is with the entire family. Such an humble and spiritual man. R.I.P eternally.

Dawn Simon

January 31, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

EG

January 31, 2013

for if we brlieve that jesus died and rose again ,even so them also which sleep in jesus will god bring with him praying for the family sending love from widener,ar

irene moore

January 31, 2013

I am praying for The Family And Friends to get through this time with peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and will take care of you.

Margo Jones

January 31, 2013

I will miss my big brother who preached the word in season and out of season who sing played most instruments who was connected and part of the Campbell family Ernestine hold your head up we love you and the abounding life family we are praying for you all Barbara send her prayers as well I will miss playing the organ for you on Friday mornings after prayer man did we have service like it was Sunday you have been an inspiration to many I pray that some of that rubbed off on a lot of us I thank God for knowing such a man as this!

Wardell & Barbara Campbell

January 31, 2013

Sweetie, I am sorry for your loss. Pastor Adams was a great man of God and his interpretation Gods word in both word and song will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you. Be encouraged.

Linda Thompson

January 31, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Elder Adams. May God continue to keep and Bless you. Doreen Hawkins Danville, Illinois

Doreen Hawkins

January 31, 2013

To my precious Sweetie and Ratasha and the Adams family I am praying for you and asking God to strengthen and to encourage your heart. I Love you Tina Brooks

Christina Brooks

January 31, 2013

God has a foot soldier by his side along side my father. We all will be by their side once again and may the Lord continue to keep the Adams family wrapped in his loving arms and give us all strength God

Audrey Malone

January 31, 2013

My sympathy to my family the entire Adams family my hearts goes out to all of ya may god continue to bless this family.....

Michael Robinson

January 31, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all family members.

Cynthia Marshall

January 31, 2013

The Faulkner family offer our condolences to the Adams family and the Abounding Life Church family. May you find comfort in the Lord during this time.

January 31, 2013

I, along with the rest of the First Jurisdiction family, will miss Pastor Adams kind and generous spirit. He also will be missed for his musical inspiration shared during his annual musicals. My prayers will continue to go out to his wife, my dear sister-in-the-Lord.

Gloria C. Parker

January 31, 2013

Heavens waiting waiting don't cry don't even say goodbye I'll see you on the otherside

Jeanetta Flowers

January 31, 2013

Sweetie and family I was sorry to hear about your loss. Love you very much and will keep you in my prayers. Laura Brooks

Laura Brooks

January 30, 2013

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