Grady Carol Adcock

Grady Carol Adcock, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Grady was born January 6, 1943, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Roy Adcock and the late Kathleen Edwards Adcock.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. - 12:45 P.M on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Whitley's Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Craig Allen. Burial will immediately follow at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery, 601 Mt. Olivet Road, Kannapolis.

Grady is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cynthia McRae Adcock of the home; daughters, Angela Mullinax (Dean) of Kannapolis, NC and Heather Bullard (Jason) of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Zach Mullinax of Austin, TX and Julie Bullard of Denver, NC; sister, Kay Barringer (Norris) of Concord, NC; and brothers, Lynn Adcock (Ann) of Kannapolis, NC and Ray Adcock (Linda) of Wingate, NC. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

During his working years, Grady was a well-loved butcher at Table Supply for 25 years and he completed his career at Food Lion for 40+ years. He courageously served in Vietnam from 1968-1970 as a helicopter gunman in the Big Red 1, First Infantry Division, First Aviation Brigade. He flew over 25 missions in hostile territory and received 6 medals, which included a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal. Grady served his community and church by being a life member of the American Legion Post 115 and a dedicated member of Midway United Methodist Church.

Grady adored his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Zach and Julie. He was an astute wood worker and enjoyed making seasonal wood figurines. He was an avid gardener and had a large vegetable garden that he tended with care. He loved sharing his vegetables with friends, neighbors, and family. Grady was a kind soul that brought joy to everyone he met. He had a contagious laugh, offered help easily and often, always encouraged others, worked hard and fully enjoyed life. His greatest accomplishment was his family of whom he was so proud. He adored his wife, Cynthia, and enjoyed sitting outside in the yard on sunny days admiring their flowers and garden. He will be missed but left a strong legacy of how to live life to the fullest.

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 115 of Kannapolis or Tucker Hospice House of Kannapolis.