Lee Roy Brock, loving and doting husband, father, papaw, son, and brother was born January 21, 1950 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard Keeling, who raised him to be so easy to love. He grew alongside the best brothers a guy can have, James “Jamie” Keeling, Willard “Junior” Keeling, and Larry Brock. He was a graduate of Durrett High School, where he played football and starred in track and field. Lee lived the majority of his life as an accomplished, endurance distance runner. He ran countless half marathons and finished full marathons in his lifetime.
Lee was also a proud soldier of the United States Marine Corp where he represented his country with complete dedication and without hesitation and was ready to give his life in order to protect our freedom and Constitution. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War where he toured for 2 years. He was honorably discharged after completion of his tour.
After his service he returned to Louisville and soon met the love of his life, his best friend, his soul mate. He made Donna Jean Burgin his wife, on April 14,1984 and thus the Brocks started the best chapters of their precious love story. There was never one without the other. Lee also had two daughters, Brandy Renee McGaughey, Sommer Jean McGaughey, and a son John Douglas McGaughey of whom he adored as they him. His heart however was forever filled by his pride and his absolute joy, his grandchildren, Ian Cayse Denton, Abigail Jean Noel, Saylor Brock Bellingham, and Isabella Brooke Wasson. He was in his glory when they were near.
He lit up the same when he caught up with his best friend and brother-n-law Edward “Skip” Burgin. When they were together you loved to be around. Lee Roy was also a proud uncle to 4 nieces and 3 nephews.
Lee lived every day starting a new adventure, hobby, and with an incredible warmth and light. To say he will be missed is a slight. Until we are together again there is no goodbye. Just See you later.
A memorial service for Lee will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.archlheadyresthaven.com for the Brock family.
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