Jerry "Wayne" Adcock

Former Superintendent of Vance County Schools, Jerry Wayne Adcock, age 73, of Henderson, passed away on November 1, 2020 at Granville House in Oxford.

Born in Vance County on December 4, 1946, he was the son of the late Betty Fleming Adcock and Acy Nelson Adcock.

Wayne was a graduate of Aycock High School, received a Bachelor's of Science Degree from UNC in Chapel Hill and a Master's Degree in Education and Educational Specialist Degree from East Carolina. He was a lifelong resident of Vance County except for the four years he lived in Chapel Hill.

Wayne began his career in education teaching eighth grade social studies, health and P.E. in 1969-70 in Townsville High School, he taught civics and algebra 1970-71 at Carver elementary. He was lead teacher at Nutbush Elementary, became assistant principal at E.M. Rollins for one year, principal at L.B. Yancey for 5 years, Clark Street for one year, Carver for 2 years, Henderson Junior High for 10 years, Vance Senior High 4 and a half years, principal of Eaton Johnson November, 1994 until he began serving as superintendent of Vance County schools in July, 1996 until January, 2003.

He was a M ember , former Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Carey Baptist Church where a graveside service will be held Thursday November 5, 2020 at 2:00 by Rev. Matt Cowan and Rev. Frank Sossamon.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan Steed Adcock. He is also survived by a son, John Nelson Adcock and his wife Mercedes, two grandchildren Hugo David and Eleanor Lylias Adcock all of New Orleans. He is preceded in death by a son, David Wayne Adcock.

Wayne loved the Lord, his family, his Carey Baptist Church family and all who worked for or attended the Vance County Schools. He was truly a people person who loved to see former students and to find out what they were doing with their life. Also, Wayne loved the Yankees, the Tarheels and Doo Whoop music. During his retirement he enjoyed going to Florida to Spring Training to see the Yankees play. He also enjoyed many trips to Pennsylvania and New York to attend concerts.

The family would like to thank the staff at Granville House, Kindred Hospice, Dr. Bill Dennis and Lynette Choplin for the care Wayne received.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Carey Baptist Church P. O. Box 637 Henderson, N.C.; Henderson YMCA 380 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, N.C. or Vance County Public School Foundation 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, N.C. 27536.

We ask everyone that attends the graveside service to please practice social di stancing and wear an appropriate face covering.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.