David "Davie" Lee Adcock

1939 - 2013

David "Davie" Lee Adcock obituary, 1939-2013

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street

Evansville, Indiana

David Adcock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2013.

David "Davie" Lee Adcock, 74, of Evansville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center. He was born February 17, 1939, in Earlington, Kentucky.

He served as a marksman in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, racing motorcycles, woodworking, spending time outdoors, and old country music and old movies. He also loved IU basketball. He was a large supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital. He was very proud of his business, AAA Delivery Service, which he started with his brother, Kenny. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Davie was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Charlotte Adcock; wife, Mildred "Celie"; and son, Tony Lee Adcock.

He is survived by his son, Steve Adcock; grandchildren, Ashley Marie Adcock and Colten Dylan Adcock; great-grandchild, Ava Marie Adcock; brother, Kenny Adcock (Dixie); sister, Starla Clayton (Steve); niece, Robyn Mastison (Jim); nephew, Gary Wayne Adcock (Crystal); niece, Krista Donahue (Kevin); nephew, Troy Clayton (Lindsay); niece, Julie Morgan (Neal); great-nieces and nephews, David and Krystal Mastison, Gary, Josh, and Holly Adcock, Chloe and Chase Clayton, Grant, Cole and Reid Morgan, Haley and Paul Donahue, Jordyn Mastison, Mykah, Hayden and Gage Mastison, Kaitlyn and Laiten Adcock; and other numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Alexander Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, officiated by Rev. Terry Gamblin and Rev. Johnny Hibbs, with entombment to follow. Friends may visit Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38105.

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September 11, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Davie! Your entire family has been through a lot and you are in my thoughts and prayers! Jan Craddock

September 9, 2013

BILL MATTINGLY

GOD BLESS DAVID,RIP AND THANKS FOR YOUR MILITARY SERVICE

September 9, 2013

Dawn

You were so good to my Brian. Thank you.

September 9, 2013

Linda Miller

I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this time of grief. May God grant you peace and strength.

September 9, 2013

Debbie Farmer

Dennis and I are thinking of your family. Starla and Kenny you were great brothers and sisters. Take care

September 9, 2013

Tiffany Lovell

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers-God Bless

September 9, 2013

Lisa Francois

I am still praying for all of you during this sad time. Starla please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family. My heart and thoughts are with you.

September 8, 2013

Debbie Head

My heart aches for you all. I pray you find peace during your time of grief and Starla please know I am always here if you need me. Love to you all.

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