James "Doug" D. Adams Rockford, Illinois Obituary

James "Doug" D. Adams

James Douglas (Doug) Adams, 48, passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2022. Born in Rockford on August 4, 1973. He married his true love, Sarah M. Carmichael. They shared 26 years together and raised a son. Doug worked as an operator for the City of Rockford. Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was heavily involved in sports and dedicated to coaching his son’s junior tackle football team. Doug fought MMA and was a Golden Glove Boxer. He enjoyed racing at the drag strip on the weekends. Doug had many hobbies, including gardening and woodworking. His biggest joy was spending time with family and helping others. Doug’s warm heart and zany personality will truly be missed. Doug is survived by his wife Sarah, son Alexander, parents Larry and Billie Jo Mullins, brother Toby Adams, and sisters Heidi Doyle, Deb Mullins, and Sherry (Thomas) Walsh, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Predeceased by his father Rick Adams, and sister Barbara Taylor. Visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford 61108. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Adams Family. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
August 4, 1973 - July 28, 202208/04/197307/28/2022
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Tonya
April 26, 2023
God I miss you so much Doug.
Trina Pippel
August 20, 2022
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Trina Pippel
August 20, 2022
My deepest condolences to Sarah and Alex and family.
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Ralph Rivera
August 12, 2022
Sending our love and prayers from the Kilburn Station Post Office.
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Lisa Szwiec
August 9, 2022
Doug was a very sweet Nephew, He was taken way to soon. I pray for peace for the family, we will all miss him very much!!
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Jenny Steiner
August 8, 2022
On behalf of the whole Cochran family we are sorry for your loss. Doug was an amazing soul. He will always be remembered.
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Tom & Sherry
August 7, 2022
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of "James "Doug" Adams".
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Fred Johnson
August 7, 2022
I met Doug while playing fastpitch softball for the Ken Rock Royals. He was a great teammate and a real sparkplug for our team. It's sad to hear he's gone. My Dad, Les who coached the team and I found the team photo. Fred
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Mike Dayton
August 6, 2022
Deepest sympathy to Sarah and Alex. Love always Mike and Ginger Dayton
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The Oakey and Morris Families
August 6, 2022
Doug will always have a place in our hearts.
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