Gene Brock

Wade Eugene (Gene) Brock, 86, of Norwood, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Trinity Place in Albemarle surrounded by his loving family. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday the 28th of September 2023 at Norview Gardens Norwood North Carolina. 

Mr. Brock was born on February 25, 1937 in Stanly County to the late William Harden and Elsie Mae Eudy Brock. He was a retired Manager from Jefferies and member at Norwood First Baptist Church.  Gene had a love for vintage cars and spent his retirement years as curator for Sonny Beachum Classic Car Museum.  Gene enjoyed traveling with his great friend Sonny Beachum around the country in search of classic automobiles made in the USA to fill the museum. Gene had a deep love for Norwood, the community and its people. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbe Jernigan Brock, and brothers: Billy Brock and Ricky Brock. 

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Brock McSwain and her husband, Jim; son Jeffery Brock; sister Judy Hall and husband, Pat; sister Joann Hayman and husband Emory.  Gene's extended family,  Joy McSwain Swaringen, Chris and Jarrod.

In lieu of flowers memorials made to: Stanly Adult Care Center Post Office Box 1704 Albemarle NC 28002 and Hospice of Stanly & Uwharrie 960 North First Street Albemarle NC 28001

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