Ireland Lee Brock

August 1, 2018

Ireland Lee Brock was born on June 30, 1942, the third child of Robbie and Bennie Brock in Pensacola, Florida. Being the youngest child, we have been told that he was harassed by his older brothers and thus adapted strong survival skills at an early age. He graduated from Pensacola Technical High School, attended Pensacola Junior College (now Pensacola State College). He transferred to Florida State University and graduated in 1966. He later earned his Masters of Education from The University of West Florida in August 1973.

Ireland had a strong work ethic having worked all through his school years from Pensacola News Journal, Dixie Grading and Paving, Y.M.C.A., Equipment Manager at the F.S.U. Athletic Dept., and Chemstrand. Upon graduation from F.S.U., he was employed by the Escambia County School Board and assigned to Tate High School for one year to coach under his mentor, Ralph Chaudran. Then back to Tate High School as Dean, then Assistant Principal. Other assignments include Principal at Ferry Pass Junior High, Escambia High School, Woodham High School, and retiring as Director of Student Services at the J.E. Hall Center.

He married Joyce Rains Brock on his birthday in 1961 and they celebrated their 57th anniversary this year. They have one daughter, Kelly Sallee Doheny and son-in-law, David Doheny, Jr.

Ireland loved sports and enjoyed watching and sometimes coaching his two grandchildren, Dustin Lee Clements and Bailey Michelle Clements; and great-grandchildren, Justin Washburn, Raylee Joyce Harper, Jayden Clements, and Chandler Clements. In addition, he has a brother, Charles Julia Brock and wife, Peggy Brock; sister-in-law, Gloria Brock Farris, sister-in-law, Linda Rains; brother-in-law, Ned Elzo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Lingo Brock, Sr.; mother, Robbie Head Cooper; mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Rains; step-father, Henry Cooper; brother, Bennie Lingo Brock, Jr.; brother-in-law, Kenneth Rains; sisters-in-law, Jean Walker and Helen Elzo; and niece, Cindi Beck.

Ireland was a private person but he loved God, family and helping others. And Will Rogers!

A memorial service will be at Faith Chapel North on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with the service starting at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that you consider donating school supplies for needy children.

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One Response to “Ireland Lee Brock”

  1. Former Tate Student on August 5th, 2018 9:33 am

    Coach Brock was a Big Man with an even Bigger Heart when I attended Tate High School! My prayers are with the Brock family. God speed, Coach!

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