Earl Howard Brock

Earl Howard Brock obituary

Earl Howard Brock

Earl Brock Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Earl "Buddy" Brock passed away November 14, 2025. He was born July 29, 1945 to the late Lillian and David Earl Brock of Doyle. He is processed in death but his eldest son David Brock, brother Joel Brock and sisters Betty Sue McCoy and Margie Carter.

Survived by his wife Roberta Ann (Barns) Brock

Son, James "Duck" Brock (and his wife, Janie)

Granddaughter, Santana Brock (and her partner, Lane Tinch), Ashley King (and her husband, AJ), and Amber Schoolfield (and her husband James)

Grandson, Dustin Brock

Special great granddaughter, Destiny Pope and many other grandchildren

Brother, Sammy (and his wife, Lesa) Brock

Sister, Donna Morris

Buddy worked at saw mills and retired from Cookeville handle mill. He also worked and lived in Michigan for a short time. He loved being with friends, playing music, and picking on a guitar. When he wasn't playing guitar, you could often find him "lofferin" as he called it, visiting people he cared about, such as friends and family. He enjoyed sitting around talking about the old times, guns, music, and old cars.

Buddy always stood out with his wardrobe choices and style, that changed with the season. He was "a cool cat" he'd say. He lived a full life with people who loved him to the moon and back!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 10:00 AM until 1:00 pm Saturday November 29, 2025 at at Greenwood Baptist Church 168 Hodges Bridge Rd Doyle, TN 38559

Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com*

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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