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Thomas Adcock Obituary

Thomas Gary Adcock, 72, Attalla, passed away on June 22, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Attalla.
The body will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. The Rev. Earl Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be at Red Hill United Methodist Cemetery.
Gary was a lifetime resident of Etowah County, growing up in Ivalee and living the past 45 years with his loving wife in Attalla. He was a graduate of Etowah High School's class of 1961. Gary was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Gary was well respected in his community and by so many. He touched many lives with his wisdom and kind heart. People loved to stop by and visit with him to have a cup of coffee and hear his endless supply of stories. He retired from Republic/LTV/Gulf States Steel. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Attalla. Gary served on the board of education for Attalla City Schools for 24 years. He loved Attalla and was an avid supporter of the Etowah Blue Devils. Mr. Adcock was a faithful Christian and loved serving his church and the Lord. He will be sorely missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lois Adcock.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kay Loftin Adcock, Attalla; children, Kathy Skelton, Gadsden, Debby Carden, Rainbow City, Lori (Brad) Schorr, Columbus, Georgia; grandchildren, Mike (Stephanie) Skelton, Collinsville, Chris (Cory) Skelton, Rainbow City, Alli Schorr and Jackson Schorr, Columbus, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Justin (Laura) Irvine, Sardis, Garrett Skelton, Sydney Skelton, Collinsville, Stone Skelton and Cash Skelton, Rainbow City; great-great-grandchildren, Ruby Jo Irvine, Sardis; special friends, Danny Golden, Sonny Middleton, David Watkins, Bob Cross, Roland Beasley and Larry Means.
Special thank you to Gadsden Regional ER and Tina Rutledge. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to FBC of Attalla.
Pallbearers will be Mike Skelton, Chris Skelton, Drew Hubbard, Lloyd Pratt, Joey McElroy, Bob Lankford, Justin Irvine, and Jamie Thompson.
Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Chapel Saturday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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Published by The Gadsden Times from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Adcock

13 Entries

Kathy Buckner

June 29, 2016

Kay,Debby,Kathy and Lori...Gary was all the sweet things everyone said about him. He was my favorite male cousin because as a skinny little girl, he defended me against all my other cousins. I always enjoyed my summer visits with their little family. Gary had records he'd play so I learned alot of popular music I still love hearing today. All his kindness and toughness made him a wonderful man,Father, husband,son,grandfather and cousin. He will be missed and all my prayers are with each and every family member and all friends who held him so dear.we love you Gary!

June 28, 2016

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Dan & Becky Williamson

June 25, 2016

Gary was one of my best friends and helped me in many ways, Etowah county has lost a great man and friend to many people. I will miss him very much. God bless his family , Kay you all have been a blessing,

June 25, 2016

Lori, my heart is saddened by your and your family's loss. Please know that I am praying and thinking of you.

Marsha

Virginia

June 25, 2016

TO the family, you have my deepest sympathy.May God give you the needed strength to endure this difficult time.[1Corinthians 10:13

Joy Dollar

June 24, 2016

Kay, I am so sorry for the loss of Gary....he was so kind to me, always. I enjoyed when he would come by my office to talk, as I did you. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you and the girls. He will be missed.

Sheila Kelly

June 24, 2016

So very sorry for your loss, every story I've heard about Gary told was he was the finest of a husband, father and a friend. He is with Christ and always will be watching over you. Prayers to you all during this very difficult time.

June 24, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in God's words found at 1 Peter 5:6. He deeply cares for you and will help you get through this difficult time.

June 23, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Judy Black

June 23, 2016

So sorry about Gary, he is in a better place. I went to school with Gary. I remember he was such a good person then and only got better. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Glenn Pemberton

June 23, 2016

Gary was a very good friend and one of the finest men I have ever known, a true brother in Christ Jesus.

Carolyn lindsay

June 23, 2016

So sorry to hear the news of Gary's passing. Prayers for all his family. RIP Gary.

Eddie Bynum

June 22, 2016

Gary was a wonderful person to me. I sure appreciated and will miss his friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children and all your family. See you again one day my friend.

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