Joe Kenneth Adcock

Mr. Joe Kenneth Adcock, 85 of Paragould, Arkansas died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born February 25, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona to Mr. Joseph Kindred Adcock, he had graduated from the Life Bible College in Glendale, California in 1955 and became a minister. Mr. Adcock was adopted into an Indian tribe where he was given the name “straight arrow” and was made an honorary chief. Mr. Adcock made several mission trips to the Philippines, Ecuador, Jamaica and Mexico. He enjoyed his children’s ministry and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Zula Adcock of the home; one son: Jerry Adcock and wife Sherry of Livingston, Texas; two daughters: Linda Carter and husband Grant of Bloomington, California and Carol Coen and husband John of San Jose, California; seven grandchildren: Tamala Klement, Randall Carter, Jason Adcock, Steve Adcock, Cari Stewart, Emily Eisenberg and Aimee Coen; eight great-grandchildren: Christian Klement, Genna Klement, Makenzie Carter, Tytus Carter, Madelyn Adcock, Megan Adcock, Micaylah Stewart and Chelsey Stewart. Mr. Adcock also leaves several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Adcock was preceded in death by one son: Jimmy Donald Adcock; two sisters: Edith Washum and Myrtle Moore. The family has requested a private service and disposition with Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas in charge of arrangements.