Brock, Monroe, 87, a resident of OKC, passed away Nov. 9, 2006. He was born Oct. 7, 1919 in Tuskerman, AR to Homer & Elva Brock. Monroe honorably served his country in the US Air Force in World War II with the 39th Fighter Squadron. He also served during the Korean War. On Dec. 30, 1953, he married the love of his life, Lorene James. Monroe worked as a skilled upholsterer and made beautiful custom drapery. A loving husband, devoted father, caring uncle, doting grandfather and great grandfather, and loyal friend, Monroe will be deeply missed by all who know & loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 51 yrs. Lorene Brock, who passed away July 7, 2005; and his 6 siblings.

Monroe leaves cherished memories with those who survive him: Daughter, Patty Kinser & husband, Duane of Yukon; Grandchildren: Debra Armstrong and Patrick D. Kinser & wife, Stephanie; Great Grandchildren: Leilani Armstrong, Katelin Marie Kinser & Amanda Rose Kinser; countless nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Monroe's life will be held 10:00 AM Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 at the South Colonial Chapel.

Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuaries Crematoriums. 6934 S. Western 634-1439

The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 9, 2005, pg 19A

Brock, LoRene, 81, passed away Thursday July 7, 2005 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born to Frank and Jennie (Caulkins) James on May 17, 1924 in Yale, OK. She married Monroe G. Brock on December 30, 1953.

LoRene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Archie and Raymond James; and 3 sisters, Viola Wanhala, Virginia Gelbhar and Marjorie Collins.

She leaves precious memories with her husband, Monroe Brock; daughter, Pat Kinser and husband Duane; 2 grandchildren, Patrick D. Kinser and wife Stephanie, and Debra Armstrong; 2 great granddaughters, Leilani Armstrong and Katelin Kinser; 2 sisters, Helen Bledsoe and Eva French. Also, numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Memorial service to celebrate her life will be Monday July 11, 2005, at 10:00AM at Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel. A private family burial will follow the service.

Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuaries Crematoriums. 6934 S. Western 634-1439

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Contributed by Marti Graham, April 2007. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.