Ronald "Ron" Edward Brock, 82, of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017.
Ron was a 1952 graduate of LaFayette High School. Following graduation Ron served his country during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Berea College in Berea, KY. Ron retired with T.V.A. where he was the personnel director over the Nuclear Power Division. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe where he was an ordained deacon and longtime Sunday school teacher. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed coaching youth football and softball and was part of the prison ministry. He received an award from United Way for running a highly effective fundraising campaign.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, F.L. “Dink” Brock and Hazel Williams Brock; and brother, Bill Brock.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Tommie Wilbanks Brock; daughter, Mary Jane Denton of LaFayette; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron & Kellye Brock of Nashville and Michael & Laura Ann Brock of Williamson, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Bob & Sue Brock of Blue Ridge, Ga.; grandchildren, Mick Brock, Annie Laura Brock, Adam Brock, Jason Brock, Ben Brock, Nathan Denton, and Jered Denton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Monday, May 1 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jason Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be family. Honorary pallbearers are the Builders Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe. Interment will be in LaFayette City Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, April 30 from 2-5 p.m. and on Monday, May 1 from noon until time of service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House 200 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.