Willie Ray Adcox

Battleboro - Willie Ray Adcox, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on May 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert and Katie W. Adcox. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy A. Adcox; two sisters, Billie D. Farmer and Mary K. Collins; and five brothers, Robert M. Adcox, Floyd T. Adcox, Bennie K. Adcox, Melvin R. Adcox and Sammy K. Adcox. Willie leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, William Adcox. He is also survived by sister, Gwen Johnson, brother, Carthoris Adcox and two special nieces, Bonnie Leonard and Kathy Herring. Willie was a Deacon at Lake Waccamaw Baptist Church, after he moved to Battleboro, he attended Battleboro Baptist Church. Willie was a Volunteer Fireman at Lake Waccamaw Fire Department. The family will hold a private graveside service. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. During a family's time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well-being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place an online condolence on our website or give the family a phone call. Again, we understand this is a difficult time but we encourage exhibiting safety and courtesy to everyone involved in these services. The mandate from Governor Cooper executive order No. 121, Section 3. Mass Gatherings A3. Funerals are permitted to include no more than fifty (50) persons, while observing Social Distancing Requirements. This includes funerals, visitations and all services, so we must limit the attendance until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented situation.