Charlie Leroy Prock
In Memory of Charlie Leroy Prock
Charlie Leroy Prock, age 79, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Mercy Hospital, of Ada Oklahoma.
Charlie was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on May 19, 1937, a son of the late Ruby (Booth) and John Prock. He graduated Red Oak High School in 1955 and enlisted in the Army in the fall. He served for three years with a major portion if his service being in Germany.
He married the love of his life, Loretta Clark, May 26, 1960 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. They resided in Oklahoma City and Ardmore until they moved to Ada in 1974. He opened an electrical supply store in Ada and continued in electrical supply business until his retirement.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club where he served as an officer and was named Kiwanian of The Year in 1980. He retired early due to health issues, but continued to follow the activities of the community.
He enjoyed sharing stories about family and especially after becoming a grandfather. Two words that were music to his ears were "Daddy" and "Grandpa".
Charlie is survived by:
Wife: Loretta Prock, of the home.
One Daughter, Debra, of Atlanta, Georgia.
Two Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Mildred & Lynn Rice, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; Linda & John Medlock, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Three Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: James & Vergie Prock, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Cecil Prock, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Kenneth & Donna Prock, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by Grandson: Jacob, of Atlanta, Georgia.
Along with numerous nieces and nephews. He considered his wife's family as his own and was considered to be a big brother by the same family.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, John & Ruby Prock; one brother, Lonnie Prock.
Service at First Assembly of God Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 with Rev. Randy Holmes and Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment to follow at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers: Rusty Hudson, Wayne Clark, Ellis Prock, Albert Prock, Mark Bell, Shaun Clark.
Honorary Pallbearers: Nephews of the family.
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.