(From Ozark Funeral Home)Mr. Otis Gayle Brock, 86, of Anderson, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2020, while at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Gayle entered this life on November 28, 1933, in Neosho, Missouri, born to the union of the late Otis Carmon and Bernice (Byler) Brock. He graduated from Anderson High School and furthered his education at NEO in Miami, Oklahoma and OSU in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Gayle served his country faithfully as a pilot United States Air Force.
After his honorable discharge, he returned home to Anderson. Gayle was a farmer throughout his life. He served eight years as Western Commissioner of McDonald County and fourteen years on the McDonald County School Board. He was also a member of the Pineville American Legion. Gayle was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ruth Anne Brock; a son, Phillip Brock; two brothers, Jerry and Lonnie Brock; and two sisters, Cherry Stillions and Connie Estes.
Gayle is survived by his wife, Linda Brock of the home; a son, Kim Brock and wife, Pam, of Stillwater, Oklahoma; two daughters, Teresa Ramm and husband, Ron, of Carl Junction, Missouri and Anne Brock of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; two stepsons, Jess Comer and wife, Lisa, of Lockwood, Missouri and Jack Comer of Huntsville, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Missouri with Pastor James Townsend officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.
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