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Submitted: 12/8/22 • Approved: 12/8/22 • Last Updated: 12/11/22 • R549651-G0-S3
SERGEANT US Army
Korea
March 17, 1933-February 9, 2017
*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary
Robert W. “Bob” Brock, 83, of Big Spring, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services February 14, 2017, at the First Baptist Church. Interment at Trinity Memorial Park.
He was born March 17, 1933, in Haskell, Texas, and married Joan Grand January 2, 1953, in Portales, New Mexico.
Bob served in the United States Army with the 25th Armored Division from 1953 to 1955, serving in Korea. He moved to Big Spring in July of 1955 and worked for Tarbox and Gossett Ford Motor Company for 11 years before purchasing the dealership in 1966. He operated Bob Brock Ford Motor Company, adding the Lincoln Mercury franchise in 1967 and the Nissan franchise in 1987, until selling the dealership in July 2012.
Bob was an avid pilot, Dallas Cowboy fan and loved following his grandchildren in their sporting activities. He enjoyed spending time at their home in Red River, New Mexico.
Bob had been a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church for 62 years. He was also a member of the Texas Automobile Dealer Association and the National Automobile Dealer Association where he won numerous awards through the years, including the Distinguished Service Award. He also supported youth athletics through the years.
Survivors included his wife, one son, one daughter, six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one sister, and one brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Lamiza Brock; three brothers, Lonnie Brock, Ben Brock and Mabry Brock; one sister, Lela Pettit; two nephews, Ronnie Brock and Don Harris; and one niece, Janna Toney.
Obituary Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Contributed on 12/8/22 by neldapat
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