John H. Flock

John H. Flock, 80, Mooresville, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, January 17, 2015. John was born September 27, 1934, in Bloomingdale, Indiana, to the late Ralph W. and Mary Olive (Bowen) Flock.

He graduated from Bloomingdale High School and proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed at General Motors as an I.T. Administrator for 38 years, retiring in 1999. Following retirement, he worked for Hertz Rental Car. John was heavily involved in racing most of his life. He looked forward to the month of May in Indianapolis on an annual basis when he would spend the entire month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, working as a track observer. Additionally, he enjoyed being a part of his sons’ racing hobbies. John was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to walk at Pioneer Park in Mooresville. John had an appreciation for traveling, especially to Hawaii. He also liked to read, and could often be found with a James Michener book in his hands. Above all, John was a family man. He adored his children and grandchildren. Until recently, he was at every sporting event- oftentimes umpiring and officiating. He will be dearly missed and forever celebrated by a loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Flock.

Survivors include his wife, Subrena (Wheeler) Flock, to whom he was united in marriage July 25, 1992; children, Christina Ryskiewich (Paul) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Tim Flock (Diana) of Mooresville, Michael Flock of Mooresville, and Tracy Leininger (Andy) of Brownsburg; sister, Rebecca Wirth of Bloomingdale; grandchildren, Daniel and Alexander Ryskiewich; Travis Flock; Carter and Stokley Leininger.

Friends and family will gather on Saturday, February 7, 2015, 2 to 4 p.m. at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. A service to celebrate John’s life will begin at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory, view John’s Life Story video, or to sign the online guest registry.