Adcock, Dale E.

adcock, daleMr. Dale E. Adcock, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:15 pm Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his home.

He was born September 7, 1928 in Knoxville, Illinois the son of Ross and Clara Higgins Adcock. He married Marilyn “Jane” Gladson on May 16, 1947 in Galesburg. She survives.

Also surviving are his sons, Jerry (and Julia) Adcock of Milan, Illinois and David (and Terry) Adcock of Urbana, Illinois; four grandchildren, Jonas (and Laura) Adcock, Zack (and Karen) Adcock, Dan (and Christina) Adcock and Alex Adcock; two great grandchildren, Tessa and Benjamin Adcock and many special nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Wayne Adcock and three sisters, Shirley Rice, Velma Stohl and Marilyn Blythe.

Dale worked as a salesman for Brown Specialty Company for 42 years, retiring in 1991. He also worked for Hi-Lo Grocery in Abingdon for 20 years. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1946. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Dale loved his church and served as a Sunday School Superintendent. Dale enjoyed woodworking and watching Cardinal baseball.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Dr. Tom Larsen will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in North Henderson, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Beacon of Hope Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

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