Fuquay-Varina - Robert Charles Adcock, 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, 905 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina. Robert (Bob) Charles Adcock was born June 15, 1926 in Fuquay Springs, NC. He was the son of the late George William Adcock and Nola Edwards and the grandson of the late John William and Sophia Knott, who were early settlers of Fuquay Springs. He was also pre-deceased by brothers, Dwight Martin and Dr. G.W. Adcock and his wife, Margaret; sister, Minnilee; step-mother, Estelle S. Adcock; and niece, April Adcock Tapanes. Bob attended Fuquay Springs schools. After graduating high school he attended Kings Business College then went to work with a Raleigh bank for five years. He then worked as a representative for a ladies apparel company for the next fifteen years. Before retiring he worked as a national rep for a manufacturing company of indoor-outdoor furniture traveling extensively in the US. Upon retiring he returned to Fuquay-Varina and opened a florist and gift shop. Bob was recognized throughout the community as a wonderful, generous, and kind soul. He enjoyed life, and loved gardening, growing the most beautiful hibiscus and violets. Many came to him for his famous pound cake recipe. Bob looked forward to everyday, and whatever adventure it would bring with an open mind and open heart. Bob served in the US Air Corp during World War 11(1943 - 1946). He is survived by brother, Stewart Adcock(Kay); nieces, Susan A. Smith (Sammy), Annette A. Shalles (Sieg), Kathy A. Dean (Thomas), Beth B. Flokstra (Fritz), Lorena Hill; nephews, Jay Adcock(Tammy ), Lou Tapanes (Cheryl); great nephews, Taylor Smith (fianc Kara), Jesse Dean, James Adcock III (Jennifer), Matthew Hill, Luke Tapanes, and Eddie Ianetto; great nieces, Jennifer McAllister, Jacquelyn Adcock, Ashley Dean Eatmon (Eddie), Katherine Jones (Jay), Alexis Hill, Ashtine Tapanes, Rena Tapanes; great-great nieces, Kori Eatmon and Scarlette Jones. God also sent a very special "Ray of Sunshine" Korey Wilson into his life, who he loved dearly. The family would like to thank Transitions LifeCare, especially Heidi for the special care of Bob and all the kind care givers of Universal Health Care. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Charles B. and Alma Dark Howard Scholarship Fund, Campbell University, PO Box 456, Buies Creek , NC 27506 or charity of your choice.

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