Jimmy Lee Adams, 82, passed away peacefully at home November 1, 2026. Jim was born on May 17, 1944, in Muncie Indiana, the son of William (Bill) and Lela (Simpson) Adams. He was married to his wife, Linda (Wright) Adams for 22 years.

Jim loved the Lord, his family, and his country. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Jim also loved watching westerns and working outside. He had a servant’s heart and was always available if someone needed him.

Jim attended the Wesleyan church on 12th Street in Muncie for many years and at one time was a board member. He also led the worship at various times. He later moved to New Covenant Worship Center in New Castle and was on the prayer team.

Jim was employed at Ball Memorial Hospital for 28 years in the maintenance department, specializing in refrigeration until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter Sybil Lane; son Jeff Cline; Grandchildren C.J. Hedges, Damian Hedges, Brendan Lane, Aodhan Lane, and Charlotte Wray (Shannon); great-grandchildren Leon Hedges and Hayden Wray; sister-in-law Karen McIver (Dan); nieces Cindy Coblenz and Amber Traywick (Matt); nephew Ian McIver (Callie); great nephews Cody Coblenz (Stacie) and Thaddeus McIver; fur babies Sissy and Gracie, and special adopted cousin Billy McIver; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his fur baby Estelese (Estee), parents Bill and Lela Adams; brother Wayne Adams; sisters Shirley Headrick, Shelby Ward, Carolyn Sue Adams, and Sandra Hunt.

The family of Jim would like to extend a special thank you to the following: Shawn and Ann Cosgrove, their wonderful neighbors and friends; Heart to Heart Hospice for helping us navigate this last part our journey, especially to our nurse Tonya; and Brian, the VSO in the Delaware County Veterans Affairs office for all the help we have received these past months.

Family will receive visitors from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana, 47303.

Additional visitation will begin at 11:00 am at the funeral home with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 Noon on Friday, November 6, 2026.  Pastor Eric Haler will be officiating.

A military graveside service will begin at 2:00 pm at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie.