My grandfather passed away this past week. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last week, so this is all very shocking for our family. We will all miss him very much. He & my grandmother just celebrated their 60th Anniversary in January.
Brock, Jr., John Carl Born in Mansfield, LA on January 24, 1926, to Helen and John Carl Brock, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. John earned an accounting degree from Centenary College in Shreveport, LA and began his career as a CPA for Texas Eastern Gas Transmission. In 1966, he moved to Richardson to work for Mobil Oil Corp. until he retired in 1982. John was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Richardson. He loved the game of golf and enjoyed his beloved grandchildren. Survivors: John's loving wife of 60 years, Marvis; son Steve & wife, Tricia, their children Rebecca Palmer & husband, Greg; David Brock & wife, Amanda; daughter Ann & husband, Jim; their children, Alexandra and Tyler Morris; sister, Lois Mambourg, of Shreveport, LA, and many dear niees and nephews. Pallbearers: David Brock, Tyler Morris, Fred Mitchell, Greg Palmer, Robert Hollenshead, and Wayne Hagerman. Special thanks to Dr. Rick Waldo, Dr. Manish Gupta, and the caring nursing staff at Baylor Medical Center, Plano. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Friday June 13, 2008 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 10AM June 14, 2008 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Brock, Jr., John Carl Born in Mansfield, LA on January 24, 1926, to Helen and John Carl Brock, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. John earned an accounting degree from Centenary College in Shreveport, LA and began his career as a CPA for Texas Eastern Gas Transmission. In 1966, he moved to Richardson to work for Mobil Oil Corp. until he retired in 1982. John was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Richardson. He loved the game of golf and enjoyed his beloved grandchildren. Survivors: John's loving wife of 60 years, Marvis; son Steve & wife, Tricia, their children Rebecca Palmer & husband, Greg; David Brock & wife, Amanda; daughter Ann & husband, Jim; their children, Alexandra and Tyler Morris; sister, Lois Mambourg, of Shreveport, LA, and many dear niees and nephews. Pallbearers: David Brock, Tyler Morris, Fred Mitchell, Greg Palmer, Robert Hollenshead, and Wayne Hagerman. Special thanks to Dr. Rick Waldo, Dr. Manish Gupta, and the caring nursing staff at Baylor Medical Center, Plano. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Friday June 13, 2008 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 10AM June 14, 2008 at Restland Memorial Chapel. 
My grandparents at their 60th Anniversary party in January.
My grandparents
My grandparents, aunt & uncle at our 30th Birthday party back in March.
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I'm so sorry to hear this, Rebecca. I will be praying for you and your family this weekend. Love you.
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