James D. Adams
James D. Adams, affectionately known as “Uncle Jim” to generations of travelers, died at midnight on Nov. 12, 1914, at the home of his sister in Smyrna, Georgia. He was 67 years old.
Adams was one of the most seasoned railroad conductors in the South, with a distinguished career that spanned nearly half a century. He began his service with the Western & Atlantic Railroad around 1867. He spent the last 35 years of his career as a conductor, a role in which he became a familiar and respected figure to countless traveling men across the state.
He was survived by his wife, five sisters, and one brother. Six nephews, all employed by the Western & Atlantic Railroad, were chosen to serve as pallbearers.
The funeral procession departed Atlanta on the morning of Nov. 14, 1914, via the Western & Atlantic line, with interment at McDaniel Station, marking the final journey of a man who spent his life in motion.
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