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A viewing will be held for James Adam Leachman at Artesia Center on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with a Memorial Service to immediately follow.
Adam, 44, passed away on February 23, 2025, in Artesia, NM. He was born on May 3, 1980, to James Ray and Rita Faye (Long) Leachman in Wichita, KS.Adam coached little league basketball for over 20 years and has been a Recreational Tech at the center for 8 1/2 years coaching and umpiring youth sports.
Adam is preceded by his parents James and Rita Leachman; best friends, Jose Martinez (2011) and Daniel Zamarron (2022).Those left to cherish his memory are his sons by love, Darian and Canaan Mahan; sister, Tonya Teel; nieces, Lauren and Georgia; nephew, Nolan.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
611 W. Grand Ave., Artesia, NM 88210

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