Fred Lee Adams

Fred L. Adams was born on November 20, 1934, to Billy Adams and Mary B. Adams in Jonestown, Mississippi. Both parents preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ at an early age. Fred was baptized at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jonestown, Mississippi. He moved to Chicago in the early 60's and became a faithful member of the Historic Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. J.M. Stone (whom preceded him in death) and the now present Bishop Derrick Fitzpatrick.

He was united in holy matrimony to Magnolia Malane on March 17, 1962.

He worked at Kropp Forge as a Manipulator Operator and retired. He loved and enjoyed politics, and campaigned faithfully for Aldermen, Congressmen, Senators, Mayors and our previous President of the United States, President Barack Obama. Fred was a member of the Independent Political Organization (IPO) under the leadership of Ruby Lozano, and a member of Operation Push under the leadership of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson.

Fred loved traveling especially to the south (Mississippi). He loved sports (basketball, baseball, football), and he loved to barbecue and eat. For dessert, sherbert ice-cream was his favorite.

He was a pillar and inspiration in his community, he believed in himself and held onto his relationship with God.

On November 24, 2024, he was transitioned from life surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded in death by: His parents, Billy and Mary B. Adams; one daughter, Marilyn Russell; two brothers, Jimmie L. Adams and Jamaliah M. Aliwoli; and three sisters, Jessie M. Bass, Lilly Russell and Ann Adams.

He leaves to cherish his memory: His sons, Fred Napoleon (Virgina), Ronald J. Napoleon (Jeanette), Fred Adams Jr. and Antron Adams; his daughters, Sherry J. Adams, Rotina Adams, Brenda Johns and Zita Coffey (Felix Jr.); seven grandkids, nine great grandkids and four great, great grandkids; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Malane (Barbara) and Donald Malane; one sister-in-law, Claudia M Eloby; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.