Jason Frank Adams

Jason Frank Adams, age 50, of Little Rock, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 23, 2017. He was born in Little Rock on February 8, 1967 to Roxie and Doyle Adams. Jason is survived by his wife of 19 years, Marile, their two sons, Ian and Miles, his mother, Roxie and her partner, Robert Angell, his father, Doyle and his wife, Marcia, his brother, Eric and his wife, Melinda, their children, Ellie, Andrew, Oliver, and Isabel, Uncle Cecil Adams and cousins, Renee and Angie, Uncle Harry Brown and his wife, Barbara, Uncle Bob Steeps and cousin, Bobby, his band brothers, and many other fine musicians and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cleo Brown and grandfather, Harry Frank Brown, his paternal grandmother, Lucielle Adams and grandfather, Jason Morris Adams. Jason was raised in the Leawood neighborhood where he made friends for life and started drumming in his Biscayne basement. He attended Hall High School where he began his music education studying jazz percussion under Lorenzo Smith. He graduated from Central High School and studied music and percussion at UALR. His music career grew exponentially in California where he lived with Loose Change (aka Mojo Depot) bandmates. He made several records with different bands, followed by touring coast to coast. An unfortunate fire in Athens, Ga., caused the loss of the band's equipment and landed him back home in Little Rock where he rekindled the relationship with his high school love and started a family. Jason continued playing, traveling regionally, and recording music with Mojo Depot, Weakness for Blondes, and other bands. Jason was a partner in a roofing company but most of his earnings were used to keep the music playing, Marile dancing, Ian building new computer creations, and Miles drumming. His love of music was only eclipsed by his love of family. Jason was full of love and he liked to share [on both personal and musical levels]. He loved his family and he loved yours. He genuinely cared about people and paid attention to the fine details in their lives and if help was needed, he was always there. Jason held many bands and friendships together throughout his life and played drums like no other. He bridged the gaps between many groups of friends and he played many styles of music because he could relate to people from all walks of life. He had a magical way at helping people feel at ease on and off stage. He loved to laugh and share that laughter with others. His quick wit was a testament to his attention to the details in the lives of those around him. Just as he heard all the musicians on a stage and provided a foundational backbeat to tie them all together, he perceived the nuances of the lives of his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 28th at Ruebel Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 19thdown home at the White Water Tavern. All family, friends, and musicians are welcome. In lieu of flowers, college fund accounts have been set up for Ian and Miles at ugift529.com. Miles' code is 67S-29P, Ian's code is 22G-E25. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.