Dr. John Charles McAdams passed away on Thursday, April 15th, at the age of 75. Born in Kennedy, Alabama, and remaining a proud Southerner at heart, John was a longtime resident of Shorewood, Wisconsin, and professor of political science at Marquette University. John served as an Elder at Northtown Church, where he was a member for 42 years. John was a dedicated and passionate teacher, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

John is preceded in death by his loving parents, J.C. and Ellen McAdams of Kennedy, Alabama. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lynda, their three children, Laura Vazquez (Aurelio), Amy Radovich (Peter), and John Michael McAdams (Shalini), five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his dear sister, Elaine  Moody (Wayne) and her family, as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held in Wisconsin on April 25, 2021 at 4pm. Live remote viewing of the service will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJXSw05zc27e7hBU0Ugc-Ng. Graveside services will be April 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Kennedy City Cemetery under the direction of Dowdle Funeral Home.