John Michael Adams, 69, of Las Vegas, Nev., died March 14, 2025. Mr. Adams was a 1974 graduate of Northwest R-1 High School in House Springs. After serving briefly in the U.S. Army, he settled in Las Vegas in the late 70s. He loved the desert and making people laugh with a good joke. He was active in Cadillac car clubs in Las Vegas and, later in life, became involved in Branded One CrossFit, which relies on community donations to provide free gym memberships to disabled servicemen and women. Born April 27, 1955, in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Geraldine and Edward E. Adams.
He is survived by his six siblings: Ed, Andy (Susan), Sheila (John) Kis, Louise, Quincy (Jeff) Risinger and PJ; two nieces; a nephew, a great-niece; and a great-nephew.
Mr. Adams was in hospice care at the time of his death. Memorials may be made to Branded One CrossFit, 2055 E. Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89123.