Ernest Ray Brock of Beulaville, NC, departed his earthly life on Saturday, December 23, 2023, while at ECU Health Duplin in Kenansville, NC, surrounded by family.  Born on June 20, 1957, he is the son of the late Durwood Benson Brock, Sr and Inez Gurganus Brock.  Also preceding him in death is a brother—Durwood B. Brock, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Joan Maready Brock; children—Leslie B. Lewis of Kinston, Brittany B. Sandlin (Zachary) of Pink Hill, and Crystal Norris (Mike) of Magnolia; siblings—Bonita Jones (Owen) of Calypso, Glenn Brock (Carol) of Goldsboro, Patricia Benson (Jackie) of Faison, and Billie Jo Bizzell of Albertson; grandchildren—Autumn Rich, Griffin Rich, Eli Sandlin, Maddi Sandlin, Alexis Blanchard, Dominick Bass, and Jordan Bass; and fishing partner—Paul Chestnutt.

Mr. Brock worked in farming operations during his career.  In later life he enjoyed fishing with his good friend Paul Chestnutt.

A memorial service to celebrate his life is set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in the chapel of Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services in Wallace.