On Feb. 1, 2023, Derwin Mac Adcock, 59, seen Jesus and is now kicking up gold dust with loved ones in Heaven. He was born Dec. 8, 1963, to his parents, the late Franklin and Fay McCormick Adcock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Ricky Adcock; sister-in-law, Wilma Adcock; nephews, Chris and Bryan Adcock.  He served 33 years in law enforcement and retired from McMinnville Police Department in Dec. 2018. He was a member at Smithville First Freewill Baptist Chruch and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Adcock; sister-in-law, Veronica (Jeff) Baker; honorary daughters, Kali Page (Jacob Williams) and Kara (Luke) Hillis; honorary grandchildren, Haven and Hyatt Smithson and Dayton Hillis; special friend, Dave Brown; many cousins, aunts and uncles also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Andy Patterson officiating and burial to follow in Corinth Cemetery.  Visitation was Saturday at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel.  The family will receive friends at Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Derwin.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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(McMinnville, Tenn.) February 5, 2023