Donald Ray Brock

Donald Ray Brock, 75, passed away on June 9, 2024, at his residence in Morris, Alabama. Son of Wilma Brock (Davis), and Clarence Brock, he was born June 30, 1948, in Hanceville, AL. He graduated Warrior High School in 1966 and married his high school sweetheart, Marlane Brock (Turley), shortly thereafter. Their faithful, loving marriage would last for almost 59 years, until his passing parted them temporarily. Donald entered the Navy, serving proudly during Vietnam, stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Afterwards, he studied drafting and welding, and worked at ABC Drummond Company in Tarrant, AL, for 59 years. Donald was a gentle, quiet, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His tenderness and sense of humor always brought a smile to all who knew him. In his spare time, Donald could be found out on the golf course, or just spending time with his family. He was a loving and devoted father to Amy and “Grand Dandy” to Sarah, Brock, and Annie, who cherish the fondest memories of being with him. He is preceded to Heaven by his mother, Wilma (Davis) and his father, Clarence; siblings Earl Miles Brock, Adrian Brock, J.W. “Sonny” Brock, Billy Brock, Larry Brock, Kenneth Brock, Ann Young (Brock), and Jean Doss (Brock). He is survived by his wife, Marlane Brock (Turley), daughter, Amy Brock Moran, her husband, Daniel Moran, grandchildren Sarah Lane Moran, Daniel Brock Moran, and Annie Grace Moran; and his siblings J.C. Brock (wife Ann), Dudley Brock (wife Frances), Catherine Brock Murphy, and Peggy Brock Walker (husband Bill). Donald was a man of faith, fully trusting in Christ for his salvation, selflessly living his life serving Christ and others- whether through serving his church as a deacon or tenderly caring for his neighbors, friends, and family. We can be confident that he is now in his eternal home with Jesus Christ, his Creator, Sustainer, and Savior. Donald faithfully supported St Jude’s Children’s Hospital because of his love for children. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to this charity as well. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home; entombment will follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens. Brother Wayne Turley and Brother Dudley Brock will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Donald Ray Brock

June 30, 1948 - June 9, 2024