of Little Rock, AR
May 16, 2013
William Leon Brock, 94, of Little Rock died on May 16, 2013 at Alcoa Pine Nursing Home in Benton, Arkansas. He was born on May 16, 1919 to Grover and Lula Brock in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife of approximately 70 years, Emma Jean Brock; sons Tom (Tommye) Brock of Little Rock and Hank (Sonia) Brock of Sierra Vista, Arizona; four grandchildren, Jason Brock, Tara (Robby) Dennie of Little Rock, Shawn and Kim Brock of Sierra Vista, Arizona; six great grandchildren, Reagan, Anderson, Graham, Campbell, Keaton and Whitman Dennie of Little Rock; two sisters Louella Terrell of Murfreesboro and Ruth Tabor of Sparkman; as well many nieces and nephews.
Leon was a United States Navy veteran and served his country during World War II.
He attended Southern Baptist College, graduated from Ouachita Baptist University, and studied at New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He received a Master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas as well as a Master's in History. He was a Southern Baptist minister pastoring churches in Twist, Wallins Chapel, Malvern, Forest Tower near Sheridan, Fayetteville, Gravel Hill and Lonsdale. He also was a high school teacher and guidance counselor. He also served as Director of Field Services for the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. In addition, he worked with the deaf and juvenile delinquents. After retirement, he also worked as a funeral director in little Rock, Benton and Murfreesboro.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Arkansas (501)224-8300 with Dr. Paul Sanders officiating Family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to World Mission offering of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church P.O. Box 3150 Little Rock, Arkansas 72760.
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11 Condolence(s)
Paul and Robin Hampton
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Hand so sorry to hear finally of your loss. He was a servant of the Most High
Mike Frazier
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will have you and your family in my prayers. God bless you all.
Jackie Lorenzo
Monday, May 20, 2013
Bill was such a great guy to work with. His strong faith, love for his family and work ethic drew the admiration and respect of so many. My sympathy to you all.
Mildred Herring & Mindy Baird
Monday, May 20, 2013
We are SO sorry for your loss! Leon was such a good man & we know how you will all miss him. We are also so sorry that we were unable to attend services. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. We have been sharing fond memories of those wonderful years on Westwood Lane! Love to all, continuing to pray for you all.
Sylvia Robbins Eagles
Sunday, May 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Zelpha
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Jean,
We were saddened to see Leon's obituay in the Sunday paper. You and Leon meant so very much to our parents. You helped Mother learn to get around in the "outside" world. She loved you and Leon.
May god give you and the rest of the family peace.
Dale, Joyce, Zelpha, and Judy Brown (Now Trapp, Bates and Garner for the girls).
Carolyn Pittman and family
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Very sorry for your loss... You are on our minds and in our hearts.
Sue Simmons-Pittman
Sunday, May 19, 2013
I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Truett and Nancy King
Friday, May 17, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. We are thinking of you and your family and praying for you all as you go through the service and the days ahead. We also are praying for your mom.
Cinda
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tom, so sorry for loss of your dad..cant make service will be out of town...thinking of you
David & Shelba Harris
Friday, May 17, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and Prayers. David & Shelba