Roland L. “Bud” Frock, age 95, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Gettysburg Center Nursing Home in Gettysburg, PA.
Born November 23, 1913, in Keysville, Maryland, he was the son of the late John and Bessie (Miller) Frock. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel M. (Sheeley) Frock.
Bud was an active member of Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg, and was involved on the church council, as a deacon and head usher, as well as the property committee. He was a carpenter and master builder for most of his working life with Donald Six and later Devilbiss construction companies. He loved playing horseshoes, attending church socials and festivals, gardening, hunting, and fishing.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Hobbs of Emmitsburg, MD, and Lona Stoops and husband Craig of Gettysburg, PA, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was the last of his immediate family, predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 W. North St. Emmitsburg, with his pastor the Rev. Jon R. Greenstone officiating. Interment will follow in Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery in Emmitsburg, MD. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are by the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 W. Main St. Emmitsburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Elias Ev. Lutheran Church, 100 W. North St. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or to the charity of ones choice.
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Born November 23, 1913, in Keysville, Maryland, he was the son of the late John and Bessie (Miller) Frock. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel M. (Sheeley) Frock.
Bud was an active member of Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg, and was involved on the church council, as a deacon and head usher, as well as the property committee. He was a carpenter and master builder for most of his working life with Donald Six and later Devilbiss construction companies. He loved playing horseshoes, attending church socials and festivals, gardening, hunting, and fishing.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Hobbs of Emmitsburg, MD, and Lona Stoops and husband Craig of Gettysburg, PA, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was the last of his immediate family, predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 W. North St. Emmitsburg, with his pastor the Rev. Jon R. Greenstone officiating. Interment will follow in Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery in Emmitsburg, MD. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are by the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 W. Main St. Emmitsburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Elias Ev. Lutheran Church, 100 W. North St. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or to the charity of ones choice.