Edwin Cleveland Brock, 79, of Milam, Texas passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence in Milam.

Ed was born on May 2, 1941 in Moultrie, Georgia to Robert Edward Brock and Lillian Lucille Pope Brock.  He was a member of the United States Army where he served in Korea and in Vietnam and retired after many years of service.

He was a long time resident of Sabine County, having moved to the area in 1990 after residing in Rosepine, Louisiana.  He owned and operated MBrock, Inc. specializing in tree removal and trimming for 40 years before retiring and turning the business over to his grandson, Eddie.  He was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association and he very much enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brock; daughters, Teresa Brock and Stephanie Buck; sister, Ruth Zimny; and brother, Robert Lee Brock.

He is survived by his son, Edwin Brock, Jr. and Peggy Kelley of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Michelle Spence and husband, Brian, of San Antonio; brothers, Charles Brock and wife, Charlotte, of Deridder, LA, Roger Brock of Moultrie, GA, and David Brock and wife, Sandra, of Moultrie, GA; sisters, Ethel Barrett, Kaye Bass and husband, David, and Margie Hicks and husband, George, all of Moultrie; grandchildren, Eddie Buck and wife, Jennifer, Dustin Buck and wife, Tabatha, Justin Buck and wife, Michelle, Taylor Spence and wife, Tricia, and Heather Spence and Ty Pearson; and great grandchildren, Corey Buck, Summer Buck, Bryson Buck, Aris Buck, Parker Buck, Brylie Buck, Knox Spence, Triston and Se'lah; with one great granddaughter, Evelyn, on the way.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pam Lundberg officiating.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.