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Joe Adcock Obituary

Watkinsville - Joe D. Adcock, 77, of Watkinsville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 at his residence. A native of Oconee County, he was born August 23, 1928 to the late James Lewis Adcock and the late Ann Adcock Porter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Benjamin Lewis Adcock; Watkinsville, Patrick Edward Adcock, Bogart; Walter Daniel Adcock, Atlanta; and a sister, Jane Adcock Ashley, Watkinsville. He was a U.S. Armey Veteran of the Korean War.
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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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Oct. 13, 2005.

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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

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

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