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Karl 'Nick' Adams III

1937 - 2020

Karl 'Nick' Adams III obituary, 1937-2020, Lodi, CA

Karl Adams III Obituary

Nick Adams was born on April 12, 1937 in Saint James, New York and entered Heaven on August 21st, 2020. He was an avid sports fan and loved spending Sundays watching football. He loved both the New England Patriots and the Raiders as they were part of his past in Boston and his love for California. Nick attended Culver Military Academy and served in the military for over four years, he attended Harvard University and later was in the class of 1966 Santa Clara University receiving his MBA in marketing. Nick was a salesman at heart, he was so smart and loved showing off the newest gadgets that would hit the market. Nick was a fanatic for electronics and loved every new toy that came out. He loved music and over the years performed in many groups, at events, at church, and most recently was a member of Mixed Metafore. Nick was a member of United Methodist Church and loved telling people of the work that the Lord did in his life. He loved to debate politics and loved even more if you gave him a challenge at presenting his point. Nick is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne; three daughters, Julia, Elizabeth and Catherine; two step sons, Rick and Jeffery; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service for Nick will be held at a future date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Sep. 9 to Sep. 15, 2020.

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Julie Clapham

June 16, 2025

For the record, he was an avid 49ers fan and NOT a Raiders fan. In fact he used to call the the T'raiders because they moved.

Tamra L. Payton

September 17, 2020

You help create an Amazing woman. Thank you so much for that. I only know you through your beautiful daughter Julie. Enjoy yourself where ever you are. Peace. Tamra

Jackie Katzakian

September 12, 2020

Jeanne. So sorry for the loss of your husband, Prayers are with you.

Raphael

September 11, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Derick Sturke

September 11, 2020

Nick was a joy to be around. Loved to sing in the bass section of the Stockton Portsmen chorus. Nick always had something kind to say, or something funny to say, often both. We laughed together as part of the group, but often we shared jokes and quips among ourselves.

A dear friend who will be greatly missed.

Tim Tuggle

September 10, 2020

He was a good good man!! Enjoyed singing with him!

"More toys to sell. This time? Samsung at Sam's Club" - Nick, Aug 20, 2017

September 9, 2020

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