Mr. Charles Davis McAdory, Jr., 65, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at North MS Medical Center. He was born in Louisville, MS, November 14, 1956, to Charles Davis McAdory, Sr. and Ora Mae Prisock McAdory. After graduating high school, Charles continued studying at Mississippi State University where he earned his BS degree in Education. He married Sandra Ann Williams, January 7, 1979 and they lived the past 39 years in Pontotoc. He worked as an Insurance Adjuster employed by Guide One Insurance Company. He also worked for Kroger retiring in 2019 after 25 years of serving neighbors and friends. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and a Gideon.
Charles was an avid sports fan who loved playing tennis, watching MSU baseball, and anything SEC. He enjoyed squirrel hunting during his earlier years, and enjoyed collecting Case Knives. He loved all children and Christmas. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
A graveside service celebrating his life will be at 1 PM, Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Immanuel Cemetery in Pontotoc, with Rev. Jason Strickland officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Williams McAdory of Pontotoc; 2 children, Bryan Davis McAdory and Brandi Ann McAdory Johnson; 2 brothers, Paul Davis McAdory (Kris) and Jim Davis McAdory (Susan); 4 grandchildren, Cameron Richard Johnson (Christa), Noxapater Davis Johnson, Beauregard Charles Johnson, and Jericho Elijah Johnson; 1 great-grandchild, Phillip Richard Johnson; nephews, David Matthew McAdory (Peyton) and Jonathan Michael McAdory; niece, Cortney Marie McAdory. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, Khristopher Davis McAdory, grandson, Phillip Adrian Haynes, grandparents, Mike and Sally Prisock, and Ervin Erskin and Vida Farish McAdory.
Memorials may be sent in memory of Charles McAdory, Jr. to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
