May God's loving  kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

Mr. Adams was such an amazing teacher. He never gave up on anyone you actually got excited because his class was next! And he always, always there for his students, you could talk about anything. If you had a problem he wouldn't try to "fix" it. He'd just listen.this world was better with him in it.

I didn't have Mr. Adams as a teacher but all the teachers at NAHS were part of a very big family. That's how I looked at it. Sometimes the teachers are all the family some kids have. Mr. Adams was a great man and will be missed.

So sorry for the family.  Mr. Adams was a great guy and an inspirational educator.  He will be dearly missed by many.

So sorry for your loss.  Mr. Adams was a truly kind and friendly person.  He was such a patient and pleasant man to have as a teacher and to work with.  I had the  privilege of both having seen him most days for the 13 years we worked at NAHS.  would see him most everyday as he came to get his mail in the office with a smile and kind word. He will be sincerely missed.

Such a pleasant and friendly and kind person to everyone he meets.  I have known Jim since childhood elementary school and NAHS.                   La Verne Stepro Perkins.

I met Mr. Adams when I started working in the Bookstore in 1967, he was alway so kind and gently would direct us in the business of running the Store.  He would always step in, between classes to make sure everything was going ok.  I stayed on at the Bookstore my senior year of 68 and then managed it in 1969-70.  He was truly a friend and inspiration.   He will be missed.  My condolences to the family.

Melva, I am proud to have worked with Jim at New Albany for many years.  He taught me to find the positive side of any situation.  My fondest memories were at Bee club and of course lunch with fellow NAHSers.  Our prayers go out to you and the kids.  Chuck & Billie Tower

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Jim at New Albany High and he was such a sweet man and admired by many of his students and co workers.  Always had a cheery outlook no matter how bad a day he was having.....passed him many mornings in the office and he always seemed to cheer me up even if I wasn't in a good mood....Heaven has gained a new angel and he will be missed!!!

I am very sorry for your loss, I remember Mr. Adams more from spending the night there many times as a child with "Jimmy", and always getting into the honey jar. He will never be forgotten, and my thoughts are with you all.

I had Mr. ADAMS for drivers Ed. Very sweet man and I loved going to class. Very sorry for the families loss. I thought he was a great teacher.

Mr Adams was a kind, gentle man.  My History teacher at NAHS .  I remember him well,  You only remember the teachers who touched your life in some way.  He taught me more than he would have ever known.  I actually understand the importance of his job now.  Thanks Mr Adams !   The world needs more men like you 

Mr. Adams was one of the best teachers I ever had.  When I think of NAHS, he often comes to mind.  High school was not always easy for to navigate but when I ever needed someone to talk to, he would always listen.   He is a part of the reason why I became a teacher.  I use him as a role model in my endeavors on how to be a caring teacher. I am sorry for his family.  Prayers.

I had Mr Adams in the 70's.  What a great General Business teacher.

     Melva, the newspaper obituary spoke of Jim's "patience and gentle kindness."
     That hit the nail on the head.  He was always so calm and quiet spoken.  I"m sure that his manner served him well in his chosen profession and that many of his former students remember those traits and will honor his memory.  Jim always struck me as one of the kindest people I knew.  
     I would like to have paid my respects to you in person, but have had several accidents over the years that have left me with significant "mobility issues."  Please know, however, that I join you and many other friends and former students in mourning Jim's passing and honoring his memory.

Mr. Adams taught my General Business class in the 70's.  He was a wonderful teacher who cared about his students.

A truely great teacher. I had him for a business class and also my drivers ed instructor. I still use lessons he taught me almost, 20 years ago, in life today. Prayers for his family.

I remember him driving my son home from his last driver's ed class and telling me "Well, he drives too fast and follows too close, but I'm giving him an A."  Bless his heart!  My sympathies to the family.

A kind, generous and loving family man.  He will be missed by family, friends and students.  Remember the good times.

I was a student of his at NAHS an a member of his Photography Class club. He was trulyan inspiration to me as a student many years ago. My sadness is felt for his FAMILY AND FRIENDS in their time of sorrow. May they have peace and respect during this process of life.

Ann. I remember being in your home as a child, All of you had smiling Adams eyes.  I hope your large family will be a comfort to you.

God bless Mr. Adams!  He was my accounting teacher.  He taught my father, too, probably right after Mr. Adams graduated college.  Indeed, he was gentle and kind.  I remember many fun times in his class.  I never once saw him lose his cool.  Anyone who can teach for 47 years with that much patience deserves every good thing God can bestow.  I pray that the family is comforted by knowing that Mr. Adams touched so many lives and hearts.

Jim was the sweetest, nicest person I know.  Teaching drivers ed. He had to have nerves of steel.  He will be missed.

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

OBITUARY

James Jim V. Adams Jr.

December 15, 1939 – March 14, 2017

Kraft Funeral Service

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