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Willie Brock

Obituary Date: Friday, April 22, 2016

Willie Brock, age 72 of Cornelia, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

Born in Cornelia, Georgia on September 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Crawford and Emma Dover Brock. Mr. Brock was a retired food service supervisor with Lee Arrendale State Prison and attended The Torch Worship Center.  He enjoyed cooking, playing the guitar, fishing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Belcher.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 50 years, Mary Joan Keye Brock of Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie and Niki Brock of Connecticut, Bruce and Marsha Brock of Florida and Rick and Arlene Brock of Flowery Branch; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynda and Paul Payne of Baldwin, Amy Bell of Clarkesville, Betty and Herman Ray of Covington and Noble and Frank Height of Toccoa; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; special friend and brother, Joe Lee Banks of Mt. Airy.

Twilight memorial services are 6 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Pastor Mike Franklin and Rev. Roger Stephens officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5-6 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home & Habersham Crematory of Cornelia (706/778-8668) are in charge of arrangements.