James Richard Adair, 74, passed away Feb. 6, 2025, in Snowflake. He was born Jan. 5, 1951, in Springerville, to Marjorie Ashenden Adair and Joseph Byron Adair.
Jim was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in the temple (Mesa, Gilbert, and Snowflake) until about six months before he passed away. Jim served as a bishop twice, as the first president of the Mesa Mountain View Stake, and as a patriarch in the Centennial Stake in Snowflake. He also served for two years as a service missionary in the Bishop’s Storehouse in Snowflake.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; sons, Sam (Jenn), Chad (Meagen), Tom, and Alex. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Berkeley, Atticus, Gideon, Emily, and Riley; brother, Rocky Taylor (Judy); sister, Pat Earley (Carl; and numerous nieces, nephews, and wonderful in-laws.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Centennial Blvd. LDS Chapel, located at 880 N. Centennial Blvd., in Taylor, with a viewing at 9 a.m. A viewing will also be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Owens Livingston Mortuary, located at 84 E. 19 S., in Snowflake.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
