Jack Mock

Jack Danforth Mock passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 94. He was born on November 13, 1930 in Turkville, Kansas to the late Albert and Charlotte (Stein) Mock. On July 25, 1948 Jack was united in marriage to Betty (Burkholder) in Plainville. Jack and Betty were married for 69 years and from that union they were blessed with five children.

Jack grew up on the Saline River and then moved to Plainville at the age of 8 years old. He graduated from Plainville High School with the Class 1948 alongside the love of his life, Betty. Jack was a faithful member of the First Christian Church where he spent many years serving as an elder. Jack also served his community as a member of the school board for USD 270. Jack was a hardworking man always working two jobs. Most notably though, his life’s work as an Oilfield Mechanic for Phillips Petroleum served his family well until his retirement years.

Jack displayed a great joy in serving others, whether it was visiting with the nursing home residents and shut-ins, offering a helping hand to strangers, or bringing his children or grandchildren a special treat that only he would give. Serving others was where his cup overflowed and spilled out the love of Jesus to all who knew him. Jack was unafraid to engage in lifelong stories with strangers, often resulting in a new found friendship or connection. His routine coffee visits with lifelong friends at Crawford’s Supply was something he looked forward to. He was a man of routine and that routine began with God’s word and prayer every morning. To know him was to love him. Jack was selected as the Grand Marshall for the Paradise Creek Festival 2024 where he led the parade driven by his great-grandson, Ben. He was known as a gentle man with the kindest eyes and a smile that could warm any room. His laugh usually came with tears with a hope that you’d laugh right along with him and he made that easy to do. His deep gratitude for life was humbling, never complaining about today’s troubles or tomorrow's worries. He knew he was a blessed man and his family was blessed by his immense love and protection.

Jack is survived by his sons, Marc Mock and wife Melody of Hays, Greg Mock and wife Angela of Colorado Springs, CO, Brad Mock and wife Pat Martin of Johnston, IA, and Phil Mock and wife Cinthia of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter Leasa Hrabe and husband Roger of Plainville; sister, Charlene Meistrell of Plainville and Judy Armstrong, of California; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Charlotte Mock; and brothers Tom Mock and Norman Mock; sister, Bernice Matson and wife; Betty Mock.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial followed in the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Memorials are suggested to Redbud Village or First Christian Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.