BROCK, Jr., James Preston

Mr. James Preston Brock, Jr. age 79 of Rockmart, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was affectionately called “Bob” or “Brock” by his family and friends.

Mr. Brock was born October 18, 1941 in Atlanta, son of Mildred Roberts Brock and the late James Preston Brock, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. In his career, Mr. Brock had owned several businesses. He loved to joke alot and make people laugh and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. His greatest love was his family and friends.

He was survived by his wife, Kimber Lee Corcoran Brock; a daughter, Jasmine Brock; six sons, Josh Bishop, Mark Brock, Tim Brock, Derrick Brock, James P. Brock, III, and Jason Baines; mother, Mildred Brock; two sisters, Jean Stone and Terry Brock; and several grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Brock were held Monday, August 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Freeman Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Owen (Bud) Davis, Jr. officiating. Mr. Brock was cremated following the funeral service.

Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. James Preston Brock, Jr.

Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.

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