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Charles Adcock Obituary
Mar. 18, 1929 - Jun. 16, 2017
Placerville, CA
Charles "Chuck" Eaton Adcock, Jr., 88, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, surrounded by his beloved family at his apartment in Eskaton Village in Placerville. Chuck had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. Born in Windsor, Colorado on March 18, 1929 to Charles Eaton Adcock, Sr. and Inez Leigh Marble. He enlisted in the Marines in 1948. Chuck served in the Korean War. He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart Medal in 1950. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1952. After his military career Chuck decided to pursue a career in education. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Portland State College in 1956 and a Master of Education degree from the University of Oregon in 1960. He loved children and spent his career working as a teacher and principal. He retired from Fremont Unified School District in 1989. Chuck and Ruth, his beloved wife, moved to Cameron Park, California in 1989. Chuck and Ruth spent their retirement traveling the world, playing bridge with friends and spending time with family. Chuck is survived by his wife Ruth Adcock, his sister Grace Converse of Bellingham, Washington, sons Neil (Sandy) Adcock and Kevin Adcock, and Ruth's children from a previous marriage: Donna (Gerald) Freeman, Richard Stone, Jeff (Cyndi) Stone, Linda Cardott, Dianne Harrington and eight grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Marshall Hospital and Eskaton Village, Placerville. He will always be missed.
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Kathleen O'Connor
June 13, 2018
Dear Mr. Adcock, You were my 5th and 6th grade teacher back in around 1961 at Olivas Elementary in Fremont Ca. You were the person who I admired the most in my younger days and to this day always had a special place in my heart as well. You always encouraged us to do the best we can and always used the phrase, i'm giving you the benefit of the doubt. I use that to this day with my own kids. I think you were the first tallest man I had ever met, and I was always amused when you would stick your foot in the garbage can in class to push down the papers and it would get stuck. You were an inspiration to us all and I am so sorry I didn't get a chance to share with you and thank you for your inspiration. I wish you could read this now. I know you would remember. You were that kind of person who made a good impression. My condolences to your family and all those who lives you touched. May you rest now and thank you! Kathleen Brown O'Connor
victoria lynn
September 29, 2017
To a very nice man i met.many years ago when i dated his son kevin. Bless him and his family. He served our country. Victoria lynn, margarets daughter,To a very nice man i met.many years ago when i dated his son kevin. Bless him and his family. He served our country. Victoria lynn, margarets daughter
June 29, 2017
Teachers are a gift, they just know how to touch our lives forever!
May the sorrow the Charles Eaton Adcock Jr. family feel in your heart lighten, by the comfort, love and support of those around who are also mourning your loss. -Matthew 5:4; Proverbs 17:17
~Debra. HR
Donna Freeman
June 23, 2017
Will miss you forever Chuck. Love, Donna
Donna Freeman
June 23, 2017
Will miss you forever Chuck. Love, Donna
June 23, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you (1Peter 5 :7).
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