Obituary of George Brock

Of Mt. Morris, age 89, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at McLaren-Flint. The funeral will take place 11:30 am, Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at the Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services a private burial is scheduled to take place at a later date. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 13, 2014, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army. George was born April 22, 1924 in Bennington, Michigan the son of George Henry and Ella (Ryerson) Brock. He married Dorothy Angeline Vanover on July 28, 1947. He served in the Army during World War II. He was employed by General Motors for over 40 years retiring on July 1, 2002. When not working he could be found working on cars. He spent many hours searching for that special item in the junk yard. Left to cherish his memory are three children, Wanda Lewis, Brenda Manore and Barbara (Daniel) Treat; 11 grandchildren, Robin (James) Banner, Linda (Darwin) Hetzer, Tonia (Mel) Lomax, Tamara (Blas) Martinez, Robert (LaDonna) Manore, Terry, Brian, Joseph and Shaun Manore, Amanda and Melissa Treat; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; sister, Ellen Sheeks; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; son-in-law, William Lewis; and brother-in-law, William Sheeks.