Ronnie J. Brock

Ronnie James Brock was born at home September 20, 1949 in Aroma, MO to Jim and Gertrude (Sitler) Brock. His family lived in Newtonia, MO most of his life but did live in Tulsa during some of his grade school years. Ron finished high school at East Newton, MO and was a member of the first graduating class of the consolidated East Newton High School in 1969. Ron was drafted into the army after high school. His draft number was 1! He served during the Vietnam War but was stationed in Korea where he worked as an army cook. Ron met Kathy at Mr. Quick’s Hamburger Place at 20th and Main in Joplin. She was working there while attending MSSC and Ron was attending Franklin Tech to learn small engine repair. They started dating and then were married May, 1978. Ron and Kathy were blessed with two children, Aaron and Juliann; then later two grandchildren, Hailey and Kaden. Ron dearly loved the grandchildren. He was determined to be an awesome pa-pa! He faithfully went to Hailey’s school to eat with her every Friday. He attended all her programs and classroom parties at holidays. He and Kaden were back-seat buddies. He preferred to let Kathy Drive while he rode in the back seat with Kaden. Ron loved to hunt and fish. He had a workshop that he spent lots of time in. he liked to cut wood and keep the woodpile full. He had a dog, Biff, which has been his faithful companion. He liked to watch boxing and wrestling and to listen to old-style country music. Ron is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home, his children, Aaron and April Brock of rural Fairland, and Juliann and Zack Kellogg of Miami. He also has two grandchildren, Hailey and Kaden. Ron has two Brothers, Gary Brock and Michael Beasley, and five sisters: Judy Oxendine, Connie Williams, Janice Graham, Cathy Delmont, and Donna Sandnes. He is also survived by numerous friends and other relatives. Ron was cremated per his wishes and even though he had many medical issues, was able to be a tissue donor. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 3 at the First Christian Church in Miami, OK with Pastor Brian Brubaker Officiating. Services are under the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mr. Brock’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

Ronnie J. Brock

September 20, 1949 - January 1, 2015