FARMINGTON – Floyd J. “Jimmy” Adams Jr., 75, of Farmington passed away Feb. 16, 2019 at the Sandy River Center in Farmington. He was born in Wilton on June 29, 1943, the son of Floyd J. Adams Sr. and Leona E. Cochran. He attended school in Wilton graduating from Wilton Academy in 1962. As a young man he went to work for Kenneth and Harold Foster and then later for Clifford Chase as a finish carpenter. He bought the family farm on Knowlton Corner road in 1966 and became a self-employed tree farmer and raised many crops and different types of livestock over the years. He continued to work the farm until his retirement due to ill health in 2018. Jimmy’s favorite part of farming was the oxen. From the very beginning he started out with “Jim & Bob”, a beautiful pair of Roan Short Horn steers that went on to be award winning Oxen. He instilled the love of the animals into his five children. He was always one to help his friends, either through the Grange or youth football or even just on their farms. Putting his carpentry skills to good use, Jimmy created many sought after novelties out of wood, including bird houses, spoons and decorative signs.He is survived by daughters, Rebekah Adams of Farmington, Rachel Sprague and her husband, Michael of Sidney; sons, Ross Adams of Mass., and Ryan Adams and his wife, Jennifer, of Derby, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandson, Jaxson Fernandez; and a brother, Vernon Adams. Jimmy was predeceased by a son, Roderick; his parents; his stepfather, Henry Disotto; his brother, Clifford; and two granddaughters, Jossilyn and Zelena. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the East Wilton Union Church with a reception to follow. A celebration will be held in April to be decided, on the family farm. Arrangements are under the care of Wiles Remembrance Center; Adams-McFarlane Chapel, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. A kind word may be made on his memory wall at www.wilesrc.comDonations may be made in his memory in lieu of flowers to: The Farmer Steer and Oxen Clubc/o Lexi Merrifield, treasurer151 Pope RoadChesterville, ME 04938

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