In Memory of James H. Adams, DC, DABCN 

Chiropractor and Founder

Dr. James H. Adams DC, DACNB was born March 8, 1936 in his family home in Buffalo, New York. He was the fourth child and third son of Robert Wesley Adams(the first) and Beatrice Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings: Phyllis, Wes, Jerry and his younger brother Larry. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife Judy of 62 years. Jim is the father of 6 children; Robert, Scott, Bryce, Jill, Laurence and Laura. Grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 14 (with 3 more to be born this year). 

He was raised in Buffalo, NY. As a young child he loved working on the family farm and hanging out with his sister and brothers fishing, swimming, playing hockey, baseball and pretty much all sports. At the age of 14 Jim discovered boxing. He immediately took to it and excelled. Over the next 3 years he was a 3-time Golden Glove boxer and Champion. He also played baseball and played football at Kenmore-West HS in Buffalo, NY. At 17, Jim began his service in the US Air Force. He had the opportunity to enter a flight aspect of the Air Force and eventually became a flight Engineer and flew 2nd Chair. He was stationed over seas in Korea and Japan. He eventually came state side and flew with Strategic Air Command stationed in Maine till his discharge. While in the military he continued his passion for Boxing and boxed for the Air Force. He was the Middle Weight South East Pacific Champion with a record of 21-0. 

After Jim’s service in the Military, he returned to Buffalo, NY and met Judy and eventually they were married on Aug. 7, 1959. The first of their six kids was born on April 26, 1960. They then had 6 kids in 9 years. In January of 1960, Jim entered Palmer College of Chiropractic. He made many life long friends there along with having another child. He worked as a maintenance man for the college to pay bills. During his time attending and working at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Jim often spoke of how blessed he was. Many of his fondest memories was the late night work hours that gave him the opportunity to have several one-on-one interactions with BJ Palmer before BJ’s passing in May of 1961.

Upon graduation in Dec. of 1962 the family made their way to San Rafael, California where Dad started his practice under the late Dr. Steve Duff, DC. He had many great experiences during his 3 years with Dr. Duff. During the years there, children 3 and 4 were born. In 1966, Dr. Adams got an amazing opportunity to have his own practice in Sonoma, Ca. Jim went to work. Over the next 7 years he built one of the largest practices in Northern California. Children 5 & 6 were born in Sonoma. He purchased the land and built the 5,000 square foot building on Andrieux Street in Sonoma which is Adams Chiropractic Offices. In 1975 his was invited into the Prestigious Chiropractic Knights of the Roundtable, an honor he has enjoyed for nearly 50 years. Jim always loved learning and discovering new ways to serve his patients. 

In 1991 he found and was inspired by the teachings of Dr. Fred Carrick and the principles of Chiropractic Neurology. He quickly became obsessed with studying in greater depth the human nervous system. He became a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist in 1993. He served as an examiner and board member of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) for many years. 

Jim loved our country with a passion. Was a deep student of history and especially the history of America and the world. He loved to laugh and loved a good joke or story. He didn’t really have any hobbies except studying about the human body and its systems. He loved spending time with his family. He was in active practice for 57 years until he retired in July of 2020. Jim truly loved life, God, family, country and Chiropractic. He often expressed gratitude for the people of Sonoma Valley and the patients he was able to care for. One of his greatest joys in life, was adding life to years and years to life for all through Chiropractic Neurology. Jim passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family on the afternoon of May 24, 2024. He served many well and the world was and is a better place because he walked and lived here.