Donald Ray Adcox, Sr., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. He faced his death with strength, determination, courage and peace. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend who will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Donnie, Jr.; two infant grandbabies, Savannah Marie Adcox and Samuel Allen Poe; and his parents.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Carolyn; son, Jeff; three daughters, Donna (Jake), Pam (Jerry) and Debbie (Eric); eight grandbabies; four precious little greats, and his sister, Dottie.
Don worked at Western Electric for 15.5 years. He served as Bus Director at Town East Baptist Church for many years and as Associate Pastor, pastoring throughout the course of his life. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, yard work and traveling with Carolyn. He loved Jesus, his family and Texas.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held 3 p.m., Monday, November 5, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.