Dr. Flock attended Greensburg High School, Penn State University for his Bachelors degree, Virginia Polytech for his Masters degree, and Penn State University for his Doctoral degree. Dr. Flock holds degrees in Meteorology, Paleontology, Mineralogy, and Topography. Dr. Flock authored two geology books for Alfred University for graduate students.
Dr. Flock worked for General Motors in Flint, Michigan as a research scientist where he developed the ceramic housing for the AC spark plug for which he holds a patent in the US and Canada. He worked for Plessey, Inc. in French Town, Pennsylvania before moving to Colorado to work for Coors Ceramics. Dr. Flock then transferred to Chattanooga as President of Coors Technical Ceramics where he worked until his retirement. During his employment in Chattanooga, he was heavily involved with the Navy on the development of the Trident Missile.
Anyone who knew Dr. Flock knew of his love for hunting, fishing, and travel. He went on numerous hunting trips all over the world and if you were lucky enough, he would share a story or two about his adventures. He lived his life to the fullest and is now at peace with the Lord.
Dr. Flock is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Linda Davis (Mike), Jaye Anne Senner (Rick), and Dana Findley (Dave); step-son, Dale Jones (Cindy); brothers, Harry Flock Jr. (Fran), and Norman Flock (Donna); sister-in-law, Barbara Flock; grandchildren, Travis and Aubrey Davis, Darren Robey (Stephanie), Danielle Felice, Christopher Garcia, Morgan Dittmer (Josh), Dean Findley, and Haley and Allie Jones; three great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews who will sorely miss him.
Dr. Flock was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes Flock, and his brother, Richard Flock, all of Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
A visitation for William will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel. The interment will occur at Westmoreland County Memorial Park, 150 East Side Drive, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601.
Please share your memories of Dr. Flock with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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