Obituary of James Mock

James J. Mock, 83, Palm City, FL, passes away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home.

Born in Elizabethtown, NC, he had been a resident of Palm City for 38 years coming from Deerfield Beach, FL.

During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Army.

Before retiring he was a carpenter.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Genevieve Mock of Palm City; his daughter, Deborah Thomas and her husband William of Lake Worth, FL; his son, James J. Mock Jr. and his wife, Deborah of Fort Pierce; his sisters, Katie Gossett and Martha Mock, both of Tucson, AZ; his brothers, C.D. Mock Jr. and his wife Barbara of London, England and Johnny Mock of California; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Millie Hardwick and Ethel Mock and a brother Robert Mock.

There will be a graveside service at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Forest Hills Memorial Park, Palm City with military honors provided by the U.S. Army.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at

www.tchospices.org in James' memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City.