CSM (Ret) James Kenneth Brock

James Kenneth Brock (Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Retired) passed peacefully at 5:40 pm on July 5, 2018. He was 84. James was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Malvin and Alma Brock. Shirley (deceased), his only sibling, and he were very close. He graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in 1952. He served honorably for 30 years in the U.S. Army, beginning with National Guard duty, entering active duty in 1956 and retiring in 1985. His military service included three tours in Vietnam and culminated in St. Louis, where he served as the Command Sergeant Major of the Army Aviation Systems Command. Among his many military honors, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his long and dedicated service to our country. James was a Master Mason at Mt. Herman Lodge #304 in Columbus, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Miles Brock; Son James K. (Chip) Brock Jr.; Daughter Wendy Michele (Brock) Ross; Daughter Dawn Elizabeth (Brock) Shoemaker; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, July, 10, 2018 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Parkhill Cemetery at 11:00 am with full Military Honors.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Brock family.