7/19/84 - Central Oregonian, Prineville Oregon
Amos Harvey Adcock 

Amos Harvey Adcock who was a millwright most of his working life died 
Tuesday at Pioneer Memorial Hospital.  He was 77.

He will be buried at Juniper Haven Cemetery, where a graveside service 
will be held at 10 a.m. Monday.  The Rev. Leon Arrant of the First 
Church of God, of which Mr. Adcock was a member, will officiate.

Mr. Adcock first came to Prineville in 1973 and lived here for five 
years until moving to Modesto, Calif.  He returned to Prineville
a tear ago.

Earlier, he had lived in Chico, Calif, for some 26 years.  He was a 
millwright for many years, but last worked as a Pinkerton guard
for Pine Products Inc. in Prineville.

Mr. Adcock's hobbies included hunting fishing and woodworking.

He was born March 31, 1907, in Prague, Okla. to Amos Harvey and 
Laura Helen (Hurley) Adcock.  He spent his childhood in Oklahoma 
and Kansas, where he attended schools.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters and four 
sons; Rachel Fisher, Prineville; Gladys Albertson, Birmingham, Ala; 
Clara Hill, Prineville; Don C. Dickey, Hughson Calif; Harold Adcock, 
Fresno, Calif.; Leon Dickey, Trafford, Ala.; and Jess Adcock of Georgia.

There are 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, six great-great-
grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

His parents, a brother, a sister and a son preceded him in death. 

The family suggested memorials as contributions to the Oregon Heart 
Association. 1500 SW 12th Ave., Portland 97201.

Friends may call at the Prineville Funeral Home, which is in charge 
of arrangements, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday
from 1 to 6 p.m.