Paris Prock

Paris Ervin Prock, son of the late Hayden and Ruth (Dorris) Prock, was born on July 10, 1928 in Plato, Missouri and departed this life on December 19, 2016, in Springfield Missouri, at 88 years, 5 months, and 9 days.



Paris grew up mostly in Missouri and some years in Washington state, where he met and married his life partner, Audrey Mae Stephens. He worked in construction, farming, and the ministry. He loved the outdoors and especially the sports of hunting and fishing, which he enjoyed sharing with his sons, Bill and David. He greatly loved get-togethers with family and friends, and the guitar playing and singing that often occurred at these gatherings. He also loved telling stories about his life growing up and his past experiences and adventures, and he loved a good laugh.



Besides his parents, Paris was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; grandson, Colin Matthew Prock; and two brothers, Haskell and Roy Prock.



He is survived by his four children, William (Bill) Dean Prock of Danville, Indiana, Terry Lynn Horine of Scottsdale, Arizona, Daphne Diane Tromblee of Branson, Missouri, David Wayne Prock of Lebanon, Missouri; his grandchildren, Deana, Hayden, Kim, Michael, Megan, Zach, James, Danna, Jason, Leanne, Tessa, Kristin, Elizabeth, and Dalton; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Sterling Prock of Indiana; and his sister, Christine Melton of Indiana; as well as many nephews and nieces and friends who will miss him.


Visitation: Friday, December 23, 2016 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in the Craig-Hurtt Chapel

Funeral Service: Friday, December 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Craig-Hurtt Chapel

Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery

Memorial Contributions: Wright County Children's Home care of the funeral home