James Adams

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James King Adams, 80, of Madison, WI, peacefully passed away on October 22nd surrounded by his loving wife, Sandy, and daughters, Kim and Sheree.

Jim was born on June 10, 1941 to Milton "Toad" and Kate Adams of Defiance, OH. After Jim graduated from Defiance High school in 1959, he pursued a degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 1965.

In 1969, Jim moved with his family from Toledo, Ohio to Madison where he worked as an architect for Flad and Associates. He worked in his field for over 50 years.  Jim was passionate about architecture (and code law), genealogy, wine making, stamp and coin collecting, and music. He was a member of the Madison Diocesan Choir, the Madison Philharmonic Chorus, the Madison Chamber Orchestra, a barbershop quartet, a folk group, and a vocal sextet.

In 1957, he began dating Sandy as a junior in high school. They married on August 25, 1962. Jim and Sandy went on to have two lovely and caring daughters, Kim and Sheree.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; their two daughters, Kim (Angie) and Sheree (Jim); as well as three grandchildren, Justin (Emily), Joshua (Kelly) and Heather (Nick); great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Hadley, Levi and Jacob; and five younger siblings.

A visitation for Jim will be held on Wednesday, October 27 at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 South Owen Drive, Madison, from 10-11:45 am.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 pm-noon. Jim will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady Queen of Peace school, Edgewood High School both in Madison, or the Carbone Cancer Center at UW Hospital.