Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:33 am

William Kenneth Brock, age 79, of Rutherfordton, born September 13, 1943, passed away August 28, 2023.

He was the son of Bill and Blanche (Smith) Brock of Forest City. He was a graduate of Gardner-Webb College, Fruitland Bible School and he attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored Glenwood Baptist Church, Bostic, for several years, worked for his dad as a young man and later started his own business, Brock Heating and Air.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Blanche (Smith) Brock, wife Barbara Powell Brock, son Timothy Brock and brother Ray Brock.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Anne Brock; his sons and their families; his sister Jane Brock Whaley (Sam); his sister-in-law Faye Brock; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was a member of Word of Faith Fellowship.

A memorial service was held August 30 at Word of Faith Fellowship with Pastors Sam and Jane Whaley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Word of Faith Fellowship Building Fund, 207 Old Flynn Rd., Spindale, NC 28160.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.