BOBBY A. BROCK JR.
April 12, 1956-Jan. 30, 2015
Bobby Allen Brock Jr., 58, Goldsboro, passed away Friday at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Bobby was born in Wayne County, N.C., April 12, 1956, to Bobby Allen Brock Sr. and the late Carolyn Ellis Munn.
Bobby was currently employed with Edwards Truck Service, and was retired as an insurance agent with Old American Insurance Co.
He was an avid Duke Blue Devils fan, and also loved the New York Yankees. He had a great passion for the game of softball, and enjoyed not only watching the game, but was also a tremendous player.
Bobby was a member of Coker Memorial Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, and attended The First Pentecostal Holiness Church. He had served on the deacon board at Coker Memorial, and was very active with The First Pentecostal Holiness Church Judgment House.
Bobby lived a life of dedication to his family and friends and to his community. Although he leaves a vacant place in our hearts, we know Bobby truly earned his special place in heaven. He will always be remembered as a loyal man of faith, love and respect for everyone who touched his life. The best of Bobby will live on in each of us.
A celebration of life service will be Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at 2 p.m. at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Bill Rose and the Rev. William Mears officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Interment will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park.
In addition to his father, Bobby is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dianne Edwards Brock; son, Christopher Brian Brock and wife, Hannah, of Goldsboro; daughter, Amy Brock Hooker and husband, Jerimee, of Goldsboro; granddaughter, Avery Madison Brock; and grandsons, Chase Allen Hooker and Colton Brock Hooker.
He is also survived by his brothers, David Brock and wife, Donna, and Mike Brock; sister, Lesley Barnes and husband, Ricky; and his stepmother, Shirley Brock.
Although flowers are welcome, memorials may be made to The First Pentecostal Holiness Church (children's program), 1100 The First Church Road, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534, or Riley's Army. P.O. Box 720, Winterville, N.C., 28590.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on February 1, 2015 9:46 AM