George "Jim" James Bock IV

All the same person! This is an example of this complex yet simple and humble person. Jim was kind and approachable by nature He often had conversations while standing in a check out line or pumping gas.

His quick dry witty humor was sometimes misunderstood by “normal people”. But those that live in that same world LOVED him.

He was an animal whisperer. He talked in the softest and sweetest voice to

all critters. They would relax and respond to his voice and touch.

He was such a joy and will be missed by many. Jim was born January 25, 1937 in Los Angeles, California. He had various careers including comptroller for a family owned company and various other large companies.

He was an insurance adjuster, worked in finance and investments, owned his own business and did ANY job necessary to support his family. Including driving a school bus, delivering newspapers, tile and brick work. He owned a pet sitting business as well.

Jim was a Marine and proud of his service.

A large portion of his life was in Florida including the last 20 years in the Tallahassee area. He was an active man throughout his life. Whatever sport or game he chose he would become obsessed. Work and work to be the best he could be. Tennis. Golf. Backgammon. Bridge. He was intellectual and athletic. He loved all things that were

challenging. Sometimes to his family's dismay!

Jim is survived by his wife Joy Green of Tallahassee, his daughter Gabrielle Green Bock Hirth, son in law Brandon Hirth, two granddaughters...Adelyn Joy Hirth and Noelle Isabella Hirth, all of Thailand, formerly Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has one sister, Linda Wright of Fredricksburg, Virginia and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of his life at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Havana, 213 1st Street NE, Havana

In lieu of flowers, a donation will be gladly accepted to:

**Hirths in Asia (aplos.com) make a notation for Hirths in Asia

**First Presbyterian Church in Havana

**Gadsden County Humane Society

**Habitat for Humanity

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