James Leander Adams III Obituary
We bid farewell to James Leander Adams III of Spartanburg, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 3, 2025 at the age of 86. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father James Leander "Big Jay" Adams II. He is survived by: his siblings, Gene Adams (Brenda) of Spartanburg, Mary Hammock of Spartanburg and Libby Dym of Spartanburg; his daughter Kristan Adams (Jim Knoer) of Atlanta, GA; and his grandchildren, Virginia Knoer, Drew Knoer, Adam Knoer, Olivia Adams, Victoria Carey, Joseph Carey and Shannon Leach.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (1300 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307).
The family requests that any memorials be directed to Wounded Warriors or Shriners Children's Hospital Greenville.
