James "Jimmy" Adams

James “Jimmy” Adams, 68, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 26, 1957. He relocated to Findlay, Ohio at 6 months with parents, John and Dorothy (Hampel) Adams.

Jimmy attended Findlay High School in the mid-70’s, where he formed some of his closest life-long friendships. Even through the many years of travels, Jimmy would find himself back home in Ohio – back among the people with whom he began his life’s journey.

Jimmy enjoyed living and working in places like Ogden, Utah, and Nederland, Colorado where he most often worked independently, considering himself a jack of all trades. Over the years, he would enjoy 22 years of driving truck, traveling all parts of the United States.

Jimmy eventually returned to his original stomping grounds where he owned and operated Eagle Creek Firearms and Range (Arlington) working as a SWAT instructor. He relocated to Ellijay, Georgia in 1992, where he worked as a Yanmar tractor dealer and small engine repairman. It was there he created a unique personal environment living off the grid, building his very own cabin and home furnishings.

Once again, life brought Jimmy back to Findlay where he took up wielding and fabrication until he took over Jack’s Lawnmower Repair Service until 2023. He became an ordained minister in 2022, which granted him the honor of officiating various friends’ memorial services.

Jimmy’s first love was his Harley Davidson, which he enjoyed for many years, traversing many backroads and highways in many states across the country. He was staunch Republican who loved his country and the freedoms it had to offer.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Dave (Otter) and their parents, John and Dorothy. Surviving is his son, Jesse J. Adams of Georgia.

The memories are too many (and perhaps too precarious) to list here. However, many friends will experience those moments that bring a quick moment of laughter thinking back on those days and times we all shared together.

A Celebration of Jimmy’s life will be from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Lucky’s Tavern and Grill, 221 Crystal Ave, Findlay. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Jimmy’s family.

“Two trains, life and death. Two trains, two tracks.

No one journey is the same, no matter how we all may reach that same final destination.”