Marion Joe Brock

1949 - 2016

Marion Joe Brock

Marion Joe Brock, age 67, from Wakulla, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 29th, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Katie (Brumbley) Brock from Wacissa. Marion was born in Meigs, Georgia on May 9, 1949. He was the son of Charles and Esther Mae (Pollack) Brock. Marion was a loving husband, and devoted and caring father. He loved his family and was always willing to help and mentor anyone that was in need. For 35 years, Marion worked for the Olin Corporation/St. Marks Powder Plant and never forgot to mention the wonderful people he worked with who he called his friends and co-workers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, but his best enjoyment was spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Cecil and Charles and his sisters Lavern Church and Nora Mae Griffen. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Katie, his son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Jill Brock, his daughter and daughter-in-law, Bridget Brock and Annette Ezell; his grandchildren, Kynlea Brock, Dalton Cox, Chandler and Taylor Seay; sister Doris Conrad and brother Carl Brock, as well as many nieces and nephews.

There will be a family and friends visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Beggs Funeral Homes, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311, (850) 942-2929. The funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 2, 2017 at Wacissa Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.