The Soldier 
It is the soldier; not the reporter Who has given usfreedom to the press; 
It is the soldier; not the poet Who has given usfreedom of speech? It is the soldier; not the campus organiser Who has given usfreedom to demonstrate. 
It is the soldier Who salutes theflag; Who serve beneath theflag, And whose coffin is draped by theflag; Who allows the protester to burn theflag. 
 
`For those l love, for those who love me, I thankyoufor the love each ofyou has shown. 
But it's time I traveled on my own. So grieve a whilefor me, as grieveyou must, 
Then letyourgrief he comforted by trust. It's only for awhile, we mustpart 
So bless the memories that lie inyour heart. And then whenyou must come this way onyour own 
I'llgreetyou with a smile, and say `Welcome Home! 
I loveyou, but God lovesyoufirst and best! James 
Pallbearers 
United States Army Fort Gordon, GA 
Honorary Pallbearers 
Deacons & Trustees ofSpringfield Baptist Church 
Flower Bearers 
Ushers ofSpringfield Baptist Church 
Expressions of Gratitude 
Thefamily acknowledges with sincere appreciation all the acts of kindness and other tributes, as well as visits, words, and deeds of 
consolation. May God richly bless each ofyou. 
Williams Funeral Home 
Since 1976, Our Service - A Sacred Trust 1765 Martin Uuther King Jr. Blvd. | Augusta, GA 30901 
(706) 792-1003 
 
Homegoing Celebration Service 
Reverend Dr. James McA.rthurA.dams, III 
Associate Minister Springfield Baptist Church 
Williams Funeral Home Chapel 
2495 Old Tobacco Load Hephgibah, GA 30815 
Saturday, May 1, 2010 2:00 P.M. 
Reverend Gustave Frager, Presiding 
 
 LIFE STORY Of 
Reverend Dr. James McArthur Adams, III March 10, 1946 -- April 24, 2010 
Rev. Dr. James McArthur Adams, III, son of the late James Adams, Jr., and Mattie Dee Houston Adams, began this earthlyjourney on afarm in Smithville, Dee County, Georgia on March 10, 1946. His lovingparents were proud of their third son whom they affectionately called 'Nick. " 
James' early childhood was a happy experience, up until his mother's death by murder when he was age 5. He was serious minded at all times with thejoy of humble humility, and humor. 
In 1954, hisfamily relocated to Homestead, Florida, and settled in the Homestead Habor Camp. James obtained his educational knowledgefrom the public schools--Mays Elementary, Mays Junior High, and Mays High Schools in Goulds, Dade County, Florida. In January of his senior year in high school, James volunteered in the United States 
Army. He received his GED in May of thatyear before his 
high school class graduated in June. 
During his military service he continuedfaithfully serving at William Chapel Baptist Church, Springdale, NC; Mount Eevel Missionary Church, Durham, NC; and military chapels on the reservation in Conus and in Germany. 
Family left to rejoice in his home going are sisters: Molie Brown, Evelyn Gardner, and Florene Sneed of Goulds, Florida; sisters-in-law, Pastor Berry Mae Adams, Miami, Florida; Marion Adams, Trenton, New Jersey; and a host of 
nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and a devotedfriend, 1Cera 
Taylor, Augusta, Georgia. 
 
Celebration of Life Service 
Reverend Gustave Frayer, Presiding 
Processional 
Selection 
`Blessed Assurance " Springfield Baptist Church Combined Choir 
Scriptures 
Old Testament & New Testament Minister Dale Taylor 
Prayer 
Reverend Derwin Jackson, Sr. 
Selection 
`It Is Well With My Soul" Springfield Baptist Church Combined Choir 
Reflections 
Deacon Julian Green Pastor Berry Mae Adams 
Bro. Fee Ernest Fudge Sis. Beverly Taylor 
Acknowledgements 
Trustee Vivian Brown 
Presentation of Ordination Certificate 
Pastor Hardy S. Bennings, III 
Selection 
"Come And Go With Me To Mg Father's House" Springfield Baptist Church Combined Choir 
Words of Comfort 
Pastor Hardy Bennings, III 
Recessional 
`I'm Going Up Yonder" 
Interment 
Cedar Grove Cemetery 
 
A Loving Tribute 
On Saturday evening, April 24, 2010, when I wasforced to say goodbye toyou, the very essence of my soul began to ache with pain so deeply. As I watched helplessly asyou left me behind taking a part of my soul withyou, I realised that I was tremendously blessed to have sharedyour lifejourney with you. 
But now thatyou are gone, what shall I do? As everyone knew, you were my everything, myfriend, protector, provider, the cause of my smile. So now, what do I do? Well, ifyou were here, you wouldprobably say, `Eean not toyour own understanding, but acknowledge God, and He will directyour path. " 
I thankyoufor all the days of our lives that werefilled with many beautiful memories. For my darling, these wonderful memories will help to sustain me in the difficult days that lie ahead. 
James,you're in Heaven now, I knowyou're there. 
I canfeelyourpresence everywhere. I know the timing wasn'tyour choice 
And I knowyou loved me, Though I can't hearyour voice. I can't seeyou orfeelyour touch 
But I have memories (Boo) For threeyears asyour (Georgia Peach) 
Ifeel blessed. 
With Eoving Memories Vera