William Brock
William Donald Brock, 93, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was born on September 24, 1926, and answered the call of Jesus and said, “I’m ready,” on May 7, 2020, while under the care of Hearth Hospice at home.
Preceding him in death were his parents, A.W. and Arizona Brock, as well as two brothers, two sisters and his first wife, Genell.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Brock, son, William (Donny) Brock, Jr. and his wife Terry; granddaughter, Heather (Eric) McDaniel, two great-grandsons, Evan and Will, two stepsons, Phillip Woodall, Gary (Susan) Woodall, four step-granddaughters, and seven step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Tom Brock and Charles (Gerry) Brock along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
For over 50 years he was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Boy Scout leader, sang in the choir and formed a male quartet, which he dearly loved and enjoyed, he also held various other positions while there. He left to attend Terra Vista Baptist Church, where he became a member.
Don volunteered for the U.S. Navy in 1944 during World War II through 1946, and extended his time in the Navy long enough to go to the “Bikini Atoll” for the 1st and 2nd atomic bomb tests in peacetime. He worked for National Funeral Home from 1943-1953, now Chattanooga Funeral Home. He retired from Chattanooga Fire Department as Captain in 1983 after 27 years of service, then went to the Red Bank Fire Dept. as Chaplain and left in 2010 after 27 years, due to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Don was also involved with several local lodges, including 32 Degree Mason and lifetime Shriners member.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Hospice workers, Nurse Amanda, CNA Jessica for their wonderful care and assistance during Don’s illness.
A special thanks also to a very special family friend, Ernie and Todd Warrick, Darrell Petty, “Miss Renea,” Lester Lewis and lastly to Dr. Mark E. Heinsohn for the great years of care for his patient he nicknamed, “his nuclear patient.”
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Howell officiating. Burial will follow after the service at National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The funeral home strongly recommends social distancing during this time because of the national health crisis.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following in Mr. Brock’s memory: Hearth Hospice, Local Alzheimer’s Association, and Chattanooga Heart Institute.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
William Brock