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William Adcock Obituary
Oxford
William Thomas Adcock, 65, of Oxford, N.C., passed away Monday, May 16th, 2016 after an ATV accident.
William was born on October 21, 1950, the son of the late Willie Ray and Bessie Mae Currin Adcock. He graduated from J. F. Webb in 1969 and was owner of Adcock Realty and William Adcock Auction Company. Prior to Real Estate and Auction, he sold Saladmaster cookware for seventeen years. His true love was auctioneering.
William was a Trustee and Deacon at Oxford Baptist Church, past member of Granville Medical Foundation Board, former chairman of the meetings committee of Granville County Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Recognitions Committee. He was master of ceremonies of Granville County Chamber of Commerce's annual end of the year banquet, past Chairman of the Granville County Economic Development Commission, past president of Downtown Oxford Development Commission, past President of Granville County Shrine Club and a Mason.
William is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Beth Pruitt Adcock; a son, Todd Adcock and a daughter, Cindy Lockwood and husband Chuck; Grandchildren, Tyler and Ryan Adcock and Grace and William Lockwood; a sister, Barbara Newcomb (Sonny); brothers, Howard (Linda), Kenneth (Kay) and Ernest Adcock; sisters-in law, Anne Whitehead, Martha Thompson (Johnny) and brother-in-law, George Pruitt. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. His extended family includes the Marables and Bobby Cozart, who, he would introduce as his adopted son.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Oxford Baptist Church, and burial will follow at Hester Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oxford Baptist Church Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 398, Oxford, N.C. 27565.
Eakes Funeral Home is assisting the Adcock family.
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May 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. William showed me how he conducted his auction business, including the importance of being ethical and above reproach. I always strive to aspire to those high standards. As a member of the board of Trustees for the National Auctioneers' Association, I wanted to let you know that William will be remembered in the next production of the NAA magazine and also mentioned at the NAA National meeting in July.
Warm regards,
Tom Jordan, IV
Raleigh, NC
JACK PIERCE
May 19, 2016
THE FAMILY OF BROTHER WILLIAM T. ADCOCK HAS OUR MOST DEEPEST AND SINCERE SYMPATHIES IN THE DEATH OF WILLIAM. I'VE VISITED WITH WILLIAM A NUMBER OF TIMES AND LOVED HIM AS A DEAR FRIEND. WILLIAM HELD AN ACTION FOR MY MOTHER AS WELL AS FOR MY HUSBAND AND I WHEN WE PREPARED TO MOVE TO GALLATIN, TN LAST YEAR. WILLIAM WAS ALWAYS DECENT TO US IN OUR DEALINGS WITH HIM.
CARYN LYNN PIERCE AND ERNEST FRANKLIN JACK PIERCE
Ronald Faison
May 19, 2016
Beth
Shocked and sad. Prayers for family. He was a dear friend and great auctioneer.
May 19, 2016
Beth,
What a shock and sending prayer for family
William was one of my best friends although we have not keep in touch lately.
Ronald Faison
Nancy Dean
May 18, 2016
I want to extend my condolences to the Adcock family. I remember when I got off the bus at your house and Bessie Mae always had an apple turnover and Pepsi for an afternoon snack. Mama would pick me up after she got of work. I have known all of you since we were small and cherished the memories I have of your family. May God bless your family at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Parrott Dean
May 18, 2016
Alma and I want to express our sorry and send our prayers to the Adcock family. To Beth, Howard and Barbara, whom we know well, we know how difficult this time must be for you and your families. Know that our heartfelt prayers and love are with you at this time.
Ben and Alma Barker
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