Martin Edward Brock

Martin Edward 'Ed' Brock, 80, of Palestine, IL, died at 1:43 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson after an extended illness. He was born December 3, 1933 in Palestine, IL, the son of Fuller C. & Marjorie Brock. He attended school in Palestine and college in Ames, Iowa. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division in Germany, and was a member of the Palestine AmVets Post #33, the Robinson American Legion Post #69, the Robinson V.F.W. Post #4549. He was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, having served many positions in the church. Ed owned Brock Food Town in Palestine for many years, and in that time employed many people who would grow under his tutelage and eventually find success in owning their own businesses. Through Brock Food Town, he was able to sponsor Palestine youth sports teams for over 40 years. Ed was a man who demonstrated total commitment to his beliefs, who led by example and who commanded enduring respect from all who were fortunate enough to have known him. The community of Palestine has truly lost one of its greats. Ed married Marcia Wiseman on March 14, 1975, and she preceded him in death on June 29, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Angie Brock; and two granddaughters, Madison Brock and Paige Bolinder. He is survived by his son, Ronald Brock (Palestine, IL); his two daughters & sons-in-law, Laura Ann & Tim Giles (Eagle Mountain, UT) and Colleen & Rick Bolinder (Evanston, WY); 10 grandchildren, Andy Brock, Cyndi Brock, Adam Alspach, Ashley Attaway, Brock Giles, Dallin Giles, Abby Giles, Luke Giles, Kate Bolinder, and Clark Levi Bolinder; his great-grandchildren, Dylan York, Mackenzie York, and Patience Attaway; his sister, Edna 'Lea' Kirtland (Decatur, IL); and his brother, Alan Brock (Lexington, KY). Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by the combined units of the Palestine Am Vets Post #33, the Robinson American Legion Post #69, the Robinson V.F.W. Post #69, and the Flat Rock American Legion Post #132. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18th at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Palestine Youth Summer League Sports, with envelopes available at the funeral home.