Ronnie O. Brock

Ronne Otto Brock, age 84, of Linden, VA passed away Sunday morning, October 29, 2023. Ronnie was born on August 14, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Otto W. and Helen M. Brock. In 1958 he graduated from Union Hill High School in Somerville, AL and later studied Criminology at both Christopher Newport University and Northern Virginia Community College. Ronnie retired from the United States Air Force after serving 22 years ( a lifer) as a Security Police Superintendent and Security Supervisor. his military service took him to many countries including Labrador, Thailand (during the Vietnam War), Guam, Turkey and Iceland. After retiring from the service, Ronnie was employed at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington D.C. for a short period. He then worked 17 years with the United States Postal Service where he retired a second time. For over 30 years, he was a dedicated caretaker of both the church and campground for the Manassas Church of God. Ronnie lived a very fulfilling life, but his greatest accomplishment was when he gave his life to Christ over 40 years ago and moved his family to Manassas to attend a congregation of the true Church of God. He gave whole-hearted service to the Lord, serving as a Helper to the Ministry and as a Sunday School teacher. He also taught special bible studies and opened his home to may youth gatherings. Ronnie and his family lived in many countries and loved traveling. They visited 49 states, driving cross country several times. He regularly attended church camp meetings both here and abroad - often times taking grandchildren, family, and friends along with him. Ronnie married the love of his life, Hazel Louise Royster, in 1961. They had three children: Teresa Fowler and husband Paul, Buster Brock and wife Brenda, Jeff Brock and wife Melissa; 7 grandchildren: Mercedes, Samantha, Brittany, Beau, Bryce, Cole, and Kristen; and 7 great grandchildren: Kaylee, Zane, Anya, Cayde, Milo, Miley, and Blakely. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Manassas Church of God, 8823 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA 20109 where services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Quantico National Cemetery.

Ronnie O. Brock

August 14, 1939 - October 29, 2023