Jess Adams, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Silver Lake, Kansas. Jess was the son of Harry Adams who graduated from Rossville High in 1964.
Jess was born on January 22, 1966 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Harry and Pat Adams.He graduated from Silver Lake High School and then attended Highland Community College on a baseball scholarship. He later attended Washburn University.
After schooling he started his coaching journey at schools throughout the Mideast League, with coaching various sports. He also was the baseball coach with the American Legion Post 160. He enjoyed being a mentor to kids. Jess loved to spend time with his family, his daughter, and spoiling his grandchildren.
He is survived by his parents; Daughter, Abby (Chayse) Saia, Brothers, Brent (Heather) Adams and Chad (Carla) Adams; Sister, Wendy (Steven) Spreer; and Grandchildren, Jackson Saia and Addison Saia.
Memorial service will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church of Silver Lake, 3439 NW Hoch Rd, Silver Lake, KS 66539
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midland Hospice Care in Jess's honor.
