Stephen Russell Bock
Stephen Bock finished his race and met Jesus face to face on the 18th of October, 2021 at the age of 71. “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12
Stephen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Carl Bock and Lena Emminger. Stephen married Deborah Bock of Cincinnati, Ohio on the 4th of September, 1971 in Norwood, OH. He served his country in the National Guard from the 17th of August, 1970 to the 9th of January, 1976; he served his congregation as pastor of Liberty Chapel Church of God since the 18th of November, 2001.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife Deborah; his daughters Amy (James) Frank, Donna (Steve) Rohrs, & Dana (David) Garwood; his grandchildren Jonathan, Brianna, Zachary, Emma Grace, Mitchell, Juliana, Sophia, Andersen, Clara Jane, Caleb John, Jacob, Luke, & Graham; his sister Julie (Steve) Heger; and many nieces, nephews, godchildren, family & friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl Bock & Lena Emminger, and his brother Barry Scott Emminger.
A visitation will be held Friday, 22nd of October, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home (follow the blue line), with a funeral service to follow from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the funeral.
Donations may be made to Liberty Bible Academy in honor of Stephen’s faith. https://www.libertybibleacademy.org/give
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Benita and Jackson Leung says
October 22, 2021 at 12:57 pmDearest Debbie, Dana, and family,
Our hearts are broken by the sudden passing of Mr. Bock. He was such a kind and sweet man. Although it’s been at least more than a decade ago that we saw him weekly at Benjamin’s classes at your home, his kind smile and warmth are still vividly with us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We pray that our loving God will comfort you in His own way🙏Lifting you up in prayer.
Peter & Iris Chiu says
October 22, 2021 at 9:14 amWe are incredibly sorry to hear of Mr. Bock’s passing. It seems just a short time ago that we were in their house for letting the kids learn more about painting and enjoy the beauty of the finished pictures 🙁 So sorry for your loss and keeping you all in our prayers …
Melodie and Stephen Blust says
October 21, 2021 at 7:39 pmSo sorry for your loss. We are keeping the Bock family in our thoughts and prayers.
Billie Simpson says
October 21, 2021 at 1:41 pmSo sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in the love and support of your family and friends and in your faith. This is not good-bye but just “until we meet again”.
Mark Garwood says
October 21, 2021 at 9:33 amTammie and I never had the privelege of meeting Steve but are sad to hear of his loss to the Bock family.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family for comfort and strength in a difficult time. We look forward to meeting Mrs. Bock, Amy and Donna and their families. We also celebrate knowing Steve’s faith and that sadness can turn to joy and gain in the Lord Jesus for all eternity. May God bless the Bock family.
Mark and Jennifer Burkey says
October 20, 2021 at 4:16 pmWe are so sorry for your loss! And we will be praying that the comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ covers the whole family!!