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Johnnie Ray Brock
Johnnie Ray Brock, known as John or Pop, passed away peacefully at home in Cortez on Friday, May 12, 2017, just 2 weeks after celebrating his 78th birthday on April 29. Born in Sherman, Texas, his father was Acyray Crump; he was raised by his mother and step-father, Mildred Charlcie Fike and John William Brock.
John was a heavy equipment operator, then a police officer in Santa Paula, Calif., before retiring and moving to Cortez in 1996. Here he continued his beekeeping hobby and sold honey at the Farmers Market. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Earleen; children, Cris and Andy of Cortez, and Julianne of Rifle, Colo.; and by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Road M in Cortez.
Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
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To all my Brock friends, and friends who are like family. I ache for your loss of your patriarch. A great man, with a man's hand shake, and smile that would light up any room. He loved to laugh, he loved to smile, he LOVED his family. Rest easy in your memories, and in your faith.
With much love and respect for you all....
Diane Davis-Fox
Diane Davis-Fox
May 31, 2017
Dear Brock Family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
Bill & Stacie Conner
May 31, 2017
To the Brock Family, We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers. Jim and Karen Shry
Karen Marie Shry
May 23, 2017
Dear Brock family;
It saddened me to hear of John's passing. It was truly a blessing to have meet John during my brief time in Cortez. I am sure he will be missed by many. Renee Ross
Renee Ross
May 19, 2017
Dear Brock Family, John was great home-teacher when we were in the same ward. We loved visiting with Brother and Sister Brock. I know your family has wonderful memories and a great legacy. My love and prayers.
Carolyn Johnson-Marshall
May 17, 2017
Sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy.
tom sykes
May 17, 2017
We will always have in our hearts our fond memories of you, John,
Georgia & Harvey Lawrence
May 17, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family.
Debbi Amsden
May 16, 2017
What a great man. I have wonderful memories of him during my time in the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family. Randy and Becky Dalton
Randy Dalton
May 16, 2017
Long time bud he was; worked onn the same job in 1957; us breaking in and his dad foreman . Jack Brock. Went hunting together fished together Lived in socal AT the timeHad wives with us and both pregnant with first kids, Andy and Donna.We;both later moved here to Cortez. He and Andy really raised the honey bees ,by the barrel Id guess. John will be known as a square shooter and a GOOD man. Rest well old friend, Don and Doris Benoit
donbenoit
May 15, 2017
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