Willie Z. Brock, 81, of Ogden, Utah went to be with our Lord at the Mount Ogden Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Willie was born in Aberdeen, MS, on April 6, 1929 to the union of Charlie Lee Brock and Sarah Pruitt. He graduated from Aberdeen Colored High School. He went on to attend and graduate from Alcorn AM University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of agronomy science. After college graduation Willie was drafted into the United States Army and served approximately four years. After the military tour of duty, Willie attended the University of Illinois and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Soil Science.Willie met and married Dula Gray at the University of Illinois in Champagne-Urbana on May 11, 1955. They made their home in Michigan where he worked as a Soil Scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A job transfer took them to California where he worked for the U.S. Forest Service. In 1977, the Brocks made their home in Utah where Willie later retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 32 years. He worked for the Ogden Community Action Program in the Weatherization Program and later retired from the Program. Willie also worked for Delta Airlines at the Salt Lake City International Airport as a Postal Carrier for 13 years. Sports was Willies passion throughout high school and college and also while he resided in Michigan, California and Utah. Willie attended Alcorn AM on a football scholarship in addition to obtaining a barber license and worked as a campus barber. He coached and refereed little league baseball to American League Softball, Pop Warner Football to high school and flag football. Willie also coached the New Zion Baptist Church Young Mens Basketball team in the Ogden Church League. As an Usher at the Salt Lake City Energy Solutions Arena, Willie enjoyed watching the Utah Jazz basketball games and other sporting events. Willie was an active member of the New Zion Baptist Church in Ogden where he served as a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years. He also served in the Finance and Laymen Ministries of the church. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, three brothers and one sister. Willie leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Dula; three children, Jacquetta (Walter) McGlothan, California, Vincent Brock, Washington, Shardel (Michael) Guinn, Texas, Stanley, Dean and Brenda. Three grandchildren, Demetrius, Griffin and Nia; three great-grandchildren, Griffin Jr., Xzavion and Jordan; two siblings, Dorothy Neal and Walter Brock both of Benton Harbor, MI; and a host of nieces and nephews. Willie also leaves a loving New Zion Church family, a host of friends from the community, Delta Airlines, the Utah Jazz Team and Ushers of the Delta Center/Energy Solutions Arena. Willie Brock was full of love, respect and compassion for everyone. He loved well and was well loved. We will miss you! The family wishes to thank the Ogden Regional Hospital Emergency Care Staff, the Mount Ogden Health and Rehabilitation Center staff, and the staff of Alpine Hospice for their professional home care and support. Friends may visit the family, Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, and one hour prior to services on Friday, April 1, 2011 at New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made the the New Zion Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Bro. Willie Brock Interment Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com Visitation Information Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am New Zion Baptist Church Address: 2935 Lincoln Avenue, , Ogden, UT, | Map Service Information Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Time: 11:00 am - New Zion Baptist Church Address: 2935 Lincoln Avenue, , Ogden, UT, | Map