1967
2025
Earl “David” Brock, age 57, a resident of Walling, TN passed away March 19, 2025 at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.
David was born April 27, 1967 in Sparta, TN to Earl Howard and Roberta Ann Brock.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Brock; children, Ashley (AJ) King, Amber (James) Schoolfield, Dustin Brock; parents, “Buddy” and Roberta Ann Brock; mother-in-law, Sharon Conatser; brother, Duck (Janie) Brock, grandchildren, Kayden King, Bryson King, Adalyn King, Emmaline Brock, Barrett Brock; also, he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pall bearers: Dustin Brock, Randy Conatser, Rodney Conatser, AJ King, James Schoolfield, Duck Brock
Honorary pall bearers: Kayden King, Bryson King, Barrett Brock.
Arrangements:
The viewing will be at Thurman Funeral Home, Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral service will be at Thurman Funeral Home, Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Officiating will be Bro. Jason Brown, Bro. Barry Whiteaker. Burial will follow at his home place.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com.
Thurman Funeral Home is Honored to assist the Family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
44 North Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583

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