Lanny Mock

(From Parker Mortuary)

Lanny Ross Mock, age 83, of Carl Junction, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

Lanny was born on May 16, 1943, in West Plains, MO, to the union of Stanley Ross and Helen Jo (Hatfield) Mock. He graduated from Joplin Senior High School in 1961, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He continued his education at Joplin Junior College and later attended Southeastern State College of Durant, Oklahoma. 

On March 6, 1965, he married Sandra “Sandy” L. Hoffman. Lanny served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for four years. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant and worked as a jet aircraft mechanic on the F-102 Delta Wing Fighter Jet. 

Following his time in the Air Force, Lanny returned to civilian life and worked in factories for local companies in the Joplin area. Lanny was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the Joplin Rifle-Pistol Club. He enjoyed competing in shotgun skeet shooting and rifle-pistol competitions. Lanny was very generous with causes he felt strongly about, as he donated regularly to more than 8 charities. Lanny will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Lanny is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Mock, of the home; one son, Jeff Mock and wife, Shelly, of Joplin, MO; two granddaughters, Brooke Mock and fiancé, Jared Greninger, of Webb City, MO, and Paige Mock, of Joplin, MO; and four siblings, Steven Mock and wife, Connie, of Galena, KS, Doug Mock and wife, Cathy, of Joplin, MO, Joanna Fannan, of Joplin, MO, and Pamela Oxford, of Mt. Vernon, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the charities of your choice in honor of Lanny.

No formal services are planned at this time.




Cremation arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.