John W. Adcock, a native of Granville county who moved to Fuquay Springs section 20 years ago, died at Rex Hospital Nov. 25th after a brief illness in the 64th year of his age. He was a prominent business man, tobacco farmer and warehouseman.
Mr. Adcock was twice married, first to Miss Sophie Knott, of which union there survive four children, Luther, David, George and Mrs. W.O. Smith. His second wife was Lillie Smith, daughter of T.J. Smith of Granville county. To this union were born five children, three of whom survive, Wallace, Forest and Ray.
One brother, Robert Adcock, and two sisters, Mrs. Robt. Hobgood and Mrs. Jim Pruitt, also survive him. Besides these he leaves a host of friends as was evidenced by the large concourse of people which gathered at his home when the funeral services were conducted to pay him the last tribute of respect. The interment was in the family burying grounds and the services were conducted by Rev. J. Lee Johnson followed by the ritual of the Junior Order. The floral offering was extremely beautiful and bespoke the high esteem in which he was held by his many friends.
From the front page of the Oxford Public Ledger, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1923
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