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Joe Adcock Obituary
Mr. Adcock was well known for raising and trading livestock. Later he became an auctioneer and auctioned at several livestock barns. He was a member of Bishop United Methodist Church, Watkinsville VFW Post #9147.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Clifford Adcock, a daughter Marchia Adcock Elder, Athens; a son, Joe David Adcock and daughter-in-law Kristy Adcock of Watkinsville, grandchildren Michelle Elder, Watkinsville; Shannon T. Elder and Jade Smith, Bogart, Danny Elder, Gavin Adcock and Kailey Adcock, Watkinsville; one great-granddaughter Keely Elder, Bogart; one brother Jimmy Adcock, Watkinsville; one sister Mavis Keyes, Bogart and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 pm Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Keith Thomas, Gary Adcock, Forrest Adcock, Brad Dickens, Tommy Saxon, Bobby Dolvin, James Wilson and Wayne Wilson. Visitation will be 6-9 pm Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005 at Bernstein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bishop United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 143, Bishop, GA 30621.
The family will be at the residence of Joey and Kristy Adcock, 1500 Mayne Mill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
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Scott Hiers
October 20, 2025
Didn't know you but your grandson has gotten kind of big. He put on a heck of a show the other day in Statesboro, GA.
James & Janice Wilson
November 7, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the family during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed.
Martha Smith Jones
October 21, 2005
Clifford, You and Joe certainly do have a beautiful fanily. Marchia and Joey and their families are so loving and precious. You and your entire family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for this great loss. You will be in my thoughts forever & I love you.
PETER & BETTY JACKSON
October 16, 2005
DEAR JOEY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR
DAD. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE
WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE
HERE IF YOU NEED US.
LOVE,
PETER, BETTY, SAM, AND CINDY
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Amanda Smith
October 14, 2005
Marcia,
I am very sorry about the loss of your father. I could not attend the funeral but Sherri was supposed to give you my deepest sympathy. If there is anything I can do please le me know.
Margo Moon
October 14, 2005
Joey, so sorry about your dad. If there is anything we can do for you or your family please let us know. Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron Ferrell
October 13, 2005
Clifford, We are sorry to hear about
Joe. Our schedule is not good right now so we plan to see you soon. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ron Ferrell and Family
Don and Jane Walton
October 13, 2005
Our love and sympathy is extended to you during this very difficult time.
Randy & Stacey Randall
October 13, 2005
So sorry for the loss of Joe. He was one of my favorite patients. Always looked forward to seeing him. Our deepest sympathy. Randy & Stacey Randall
Nancy Jervis
October 13, 2005
Joey and family, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold onto your memories and know that we will miss Joe. If there is anything that we can do, please call us. All your friends at Northeast Georgia Livestock
Bernstein Funeral Home
October 13, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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