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John C. Brock

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John C. Brock

Birth
USA
Death
23 Jan 1995 (aged 76)
Fayette County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Crossville, Lamar County, Alabama, USA Add to Map
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John C. (J.C.) Brock, born March 18, 1918, to Mary Elizabeth Rasberry Brock and John Crawford Brock, died January 23, 1995 in Fayette County, Alabama.

A veteran of World War II, Mr. Brock had served 2 years in the CCC Camp in Moundville State Park, prior to his serving 4 years in the Army Air Force.

After the war he married his fiancee, Ruby Gray Mixon 8 December 1945 in Lamar County. He was a natural musician and accompanied his brothers playing his fiddle and banjo on many occasions. He was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Crossville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Martin, Leathon, Ary, and Berneal; his sister, Alena Brock Hendrix; his half-sister, Frieda Harper Mills and infant brother Luther Harper.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Gray Brock; daughter, Deborah Brock Tyra and Matthew Alexander Treadway Tyra and Sister Mrs. Pansy Smith.
John C. (J.C.) Brock, born March 18, 1918, to Mary Elizabeth Rasberry Brock and John Crawford Brock, died January 23, 1995 in Fayette County, Alabama.

A veteran of World War II, Mr. Brock had served 2 years in the CCC Camp in Moundville State Park, prior to his serving 4 years in the Army Air Force.

After the war he married his fiancee, Ruby Gray Mixon 8 December 1945 in Lamar County. He was a natural musician and accompanied his brothers playing his fiddle and banjo on many occasions. He was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Crossville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Martin, Leathon, Ary, and Berneal; his sister, Alena Brock Hendrix; his half-sister, Frieda Harper Mills and infant brother Luther Harper.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Gray Brock; daughter, Deborah Brock Tyra and Matthew Alexander Treadway Tyra and Sister Mrs. Pansy Smith.


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  • Added: Feb 21, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65961620/john_c-brock: accessed ), memorial page for John C. Brock (18 Mar 1918–23 Jan 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 65961620, citing Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Crossville, Lamar County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Memory Keeper (contributor 47231847).