Carrol Bruce Brock passed away on the morning of June 19, 2017 after years battling Cadasil and dementia.

Born in DuQuoin, IL on June 29, 1946 to Rev. Hiley D. Brock and Chloe (Jones) Brock, Bruce was one of 3 siblings.

After graduating from duQuoin High School (class of 1968), Bruce attended Ouachita University. As the political unrest continued in Southeast Asia, he volunteered to join the Navy in 1969 and did two tours in Vietnam. His first appointment was as a secretary in Da Nang, and his second appointment was as Head Librarian, also in DaNang. He was honorably discharged in 1972.

Upon returning from his second tour, Bruce enrolled at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois to pursue a degree in Psychology and Sociology. While there he joined a fraternity, Pi Lambda Tau, was a member of the student government and met the love of his life, Pam Zutter (Lima, Peru).

Bruce and Pam were married June 11, 1978 at McKendree University and moved to St. Peters, Missouri to start a new chapter in their lives. The marriage was blessed with their beloved son, Eric David Zutter Brock. He spent many years as a juvenile officer for the city of St. Louis (Hogan Street) and worked at several nursing homes as a nurse’s aide. Bruce had a strong belief in God and family. He enjoyed being a Mason, music and food!

Bruce is survived by: his loving wife, Pam Zutter Brock and son, Eric Zutter Brock, both of Defiance, MO; his older brother, David Brock; sister, Mary Ellen (Brock) Rutledge of Arthur, IL; godchildren, nieces, sisters/brothers-in-law, cousins, great-nieces/nephews and many friends.

Services: A memorial celebration will be held on July 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm at McKendree University, Bothwell Chapel, 701 College Rd., Lebanon, IL 62254.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce’s memory to Pleasant Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 415 Lee St., Defiance MO 63341 or the Cadasil Foundation, 3605 Monument Dr., TX 78681, Attn: Billie Duncan Smith or at www.cadasilfoundation.org