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Charles Adcock Obituary

Charles S. Adcock, 87
Charlton City - Charles S. Adcock, 87, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 in Oakwood Rehab. & Nursing Center in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josephine C. (Wrobel) Adcock; a son, Charles A. Adcock and his wife Joan of Charlton; 3 grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Adcock and Becky Howard; a great grand-daughter, Skylar Rose; 5 sisters, Ruthie and Barbara Jones, Margie Dunn, Mary Dyess, and Fronia Michell; 3 brothers, Johnny, Rubert and Grady Adcock and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Cornet and Cornel Adcock and a sister, Mae Whenery. He was a WWII Navy Veteran serving aboard the U.S.S. New Mexico, as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class in the South Pacific. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Charles also served aboard other ships including the U.S.S. Indiana. He was Past Commander of South Works Post V.F.W., in Worcester, American Legion, a member of the Webster-Auburn Lodge of Elks, 200 Sportsman Club in Webster, a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Joel H. Prouty Lodge AF & AM in Auburn, Order of the Eastern Star, Melha Temple of Honor in Springfield, Worcester Lodge of Perfection, and Military Order of the Purple Heart. He worked for 33 years at Thompson Steel & Wire in Worcester. Charles was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, a son of Anderson and Stella (Blount) Adcock. He also was a member of St. Joseph's Church and enjoyed fishing and loved to travel.
The family would like to thank the staff at Oakwood Nursing & Rehab Center for the excellent care they gave to Charles.
The Funeral will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013 with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H-Putnam Rd., Ext., followed by burial with Military Honors in Northside Cemetery. Calling Hours will Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old WORCESTER ROAD. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Joseph's Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 338, Charlton City, MA. 01508.
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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2013.
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I worked with chuck for 23 Years at Thompson Wire co. I am sorry to hear of Chucks passing. My prayers are with you all. Dick Rutana

Dick Rutana

February 24, 2013

My father was also a gunners mate on "The Queen" (USS New Mexico) during the same time and more then likely knew Mr.Adcock. My condolences to the family.

Robert Adams

February 22, 2013

Chuck was such a special friend we were so blessed to have had him in our lives, he turely will be missed by the Beshiri family.
Jim, Gloria & Family

February 20, 2013

Chuck will be greatly missed in the neighborhood seeing him go out many many times fishing on Glen Echo Lake. With deepest sympathy to the Adcock family. The Olson Family

Rose Olson

February 19, 2013

Chuck's passing is a huge loss to everyone who knew him. I'll never forget his generosity, sense of humor and love of life.

Jack Donohue

February 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob Bousquet

February 17, 2013

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