William Coleman Brock, Jr. was born in Jellico, TN April 5, 1927 to the late William Coleman, Sr. and Bessie (Wilson) Brock. He was transferred to his Heavenly home on January 20, 2015.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Eva Colene; daughters, Donna (Keith) Strong and Brenda (Steve) Messaros; grandchildren, Douglas Strong; Andrea Strong; Tiffany Messaros; brothers, Tom; Leroy; and Lawrence; sister, Rev. Betty Meeks; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a supportive husband, loving father, devoted brother, uncle and proud grandfather.
His passion was serving the Lord, currently attending Temple of Praise in Miamisburg, Ohio. For 19 years, he sang Gospel Music with his wife and daughters in the tri-state area and made numerous friends. He also loved to remodel homes, many of which were their own residences ~ including Brenda's home, which he began building at age 74.
Services will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Boulevard. Viewing will be on Sunday, January 25 from 2 to 5
p.m., with funeral service on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may choose to make donations to any Fifth Third Bank to assist the family with medical expenses.