Rev. Harold B. Brock

JOURNEY TO EARTH..... ALPHA: On October 29, 1937 in Tishomingo, MS. , the late John and Elverta Brock welcomed into the world their son, Harold Benford Brock who grew under the nurturing of his parents. AS A STUDENT: Rev. Brock received his public education in Tishomingo where he played basketball. AS A MAN CALLED TO SERVE GOD: At a young age, Rev. Brock accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age and united with Carter's Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Tishomingo, MS. After acknowledging his calling into the ministry he furthered his education at the American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, TN where he graduated with the highest honors. God led him into anointed ministries as he preached the gospel and pastored various churches throughout North Mississippi as well as North Alabama . The request for his pastoral leadership flourished. In September 1973, Rev. Harold B. Brock accepted the call as the 8th pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Under his leadership, Macedonia was able to complete the construction of a beautiful; new church on the corner of Lane, Glass and Whitehall Streets. On January 30, 1977, the membership marched from the old church (217 Lane Ave) to the new church. It was a crowning achievement, a culmination of many years of hard work. The note on the church building was retired on October 10, 1989. Land across the street was purchased and an attractive parking lot was made for the membership and visitors. The church also completed the construction of multi-purpose facility which contains a gymnasium which was named in his honor "HAROLD B. BROCK GYMNASIUM AND WELLNESS CENTER" IN 2014. AS A MAN OF MEANS: Besides serving as a pastor, Rev. Brock held other employment among them were the Reynolds Metals Company in Sheffield, Alabama, Robbins Tire and Rubber in Muscle Shoals, Alabama FAMILY LEGACY..... AS A HUSBAND AND FATHER: On March 31, 1956 he was united in holy matrimony to Annette Bogan, for which they shared memory for 59 years. To this union two daughters were born, Pamela Jeanette Brock, who preceded her parents in death and Joy Shelaine Brock (Prentiss) Chatman. AS A GRANDATHER: He leaves to cherish his memory two grandsons, J.C. Anderson and Andre Hunt who affectionately called him "BIG DADDY" AS A GODFATHER : He opened his home and heart to the youth of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church whose parents entrusted their children's care. He also served as principal of the Macedonia Day Care Center and he was always on hand to give out their diploma. AS A BROTHER: He bids a loving farewell to a sister , Helen Blair; three brothers, Floyd (Mary) Brock, Louis (Ruby) Brock and Leonard (Helen) Brock all of Tishomingo, MS, two brother-in-laws, J. A. Anderson of Tishomingo, Ms., and Rev. Willie Bogan of Baltimore, MD., three sister-in-laws, Laura Brock of Tishomingo, MS, Mary Ann Bogan of Chicago, IL. and Evangelist Dorothy Pearson of Michigan City, IN AS AN EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBER: Rev. Brock leaves a host of nieces , nephews and other beloved family and friends. One special goddaughter: Aurelia Anderson of Jackson, TN. JOURNEY TO ETERNITY..... OMEGA : God directed His Angels to come to Earth to escort Rev. Harold B. Brock to Everlasting Rest after many years of suffering. In the stillness of the day of June 25, 2015 at 12:55 p.m., he transitioned into Eternity to join his parents ,daughter: Pamela ; four brothers: Gene, Therman, Herman, Johnny and three sisters: Luveia Anderson, Virgia Anthony and Hazel Smith and all his family members who have preceded him in death. Amen and Amen

Rev. Harold B. Brock

October 29, 1937 - June 25, 2015