Carthoris “Pete” Adcox
March 5, 1934 ~ February 25, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - Carthoris "Pete" Adcox, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. Born in Nash County, NC on March 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert Ernest Adcox and Katie Lee Watson Adcox. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sonja Paris Adcox.
After a successful sales career with Adams Wholesale Company in Rocky Mount, N.C., he retired to care for and attend to the needs of his beloved wife, Sonja, who was suffering with severe rheumatoid arthritis. He will be forever remembered for his affectionate love and unselfish dedication to his wife, a loving and supportive father, and an overall kind, humble and generous man.
Pete is survived by his sister Gwen Johnson - his last surviving sibling; his children - Randy Adcox (Silvia), Lisa Tippette (Robbie), and Robert Adcox; his grandchildren, Daniel Adcox, Casey Fairley, Hannah Reece, and Abigail Adcox; and many special cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the dedicated and compassionate staff of UNC Nash Hospital for their excellent care in attending to Mr. Adcox during his illness. They would also like to pay special tribute to the Bowden family, who were beloved friends and devoted neighbors for over 45 years. A special thanks also to Englewood Baptist Church for their outpouring of love and ministry given to the Adcox family over the years, and for the constant care, support, and concern of the Pastoral Care Ministry over the past few months.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Pete's memory to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 4/9, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 4/9, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Lisa, Randy, & Robert, I hate to see you loose your Dad when it hasn’t been that long ago, you just lost your Mom, but, I’m sure he is happier now than he has been in the past 6-months since he lost his dear-Sonja and in that I say I’m happy they have found each other again and he no longer has to grieve because I’m sure he has been quite lost without her, but I am surely sorry for your loss. You are All in my thoughts. Sincerely~Mel
Sad to hear about the passing of uncle Pete He will be missed but will always hold a special place in my heart
Lisa, Randy, & extended family, I am so sorry for your loss, but praise God that he’s reunited with loved ones who passed before him. Consider yourselves blessed to have had all these years with both of your parents, & may God comfort you in knowing they are in His hands now & very well cared for❣💔 Much love, Lou Parker
Hyman and I are so saddened by your fathers death.
Prayers for comfort and peace for you all 🌹✝️ So sorry to hear about this loss
The adcox’s and bishop families shared many good times together from being good neighbors to watching our children grow up to sing alongs at Christmas and having Christmas parties together. Our condolences and sincere sympathy and love are sent to each of you.
In memory of Carthoris Pete Adcox, Alice Burchfield lit a candle
Randy, Lisa and Robert – You are in my prayers and may God bless you through this tuff time. As the neighbor’s kid – who is now grown up with Mr. Pete my entire life – I can’t put into words what a special person he and the entire Adcox family has been to my family. They are like family to us. I also lost another pray warrior. I have so many memories great memories with Mr. Pete from watching the guys play pool in the old garage to the many casual talks – especially about ACC basketball. He loved his Duke. Mr. Pete shared the same birthday with Justin, and I know he will miss calling Mr. Pete to wish him Happy Birthday. As for my parents, who lived beside Pete and Sonja for 45 years, I know it is going to be extremely tuff. They relied on each other – as neighbor’s should and as the bible states. Thank you for being such wonderful neighbors to the Bowden’s. You will be missed. Matthew 2237-39 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
In memory of Carthoris Pete Adcox, Bea Weaver lit a candle
Randy we are so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and your family.