Mr. Stanley Norris Nock, Sr., age 87, of New Castle, DE, died on Sunday, December 19, 2010, at his home
Born in Crisfield, MD, on March 31, 1923, son of the late Mayhew Nock and Minnie G. Milbourne Nock, Mr. Nock proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. Following his honorable discharge from military service, he pursued a career in automotive repair and would go on to earn the highly regarded designation of Master Mechanic. A successful, independent businessman, he was the owner and operator of Nock’s Garage in New Castle until his retirement.
Active in his community, Mr. Nock was a Life Member of the Wilmington Manor Lions Club, a Life Member of American Legion Stahl Post #30, and a charter member of BPOE Lodge #2281. In earlier years, he enjoyed playing golf with his many friends at Cavaliers Country Club.
Mr. Nock was a loving and dedicated husband and father and is survived by his beloved wife, Emily M. Crockett Nock; sons, Stanley N. Nock, Jr. of New Castle, DE, Richard K. Nock, Sr. of Montgomery, TX, John M. Nock (Heidi) of Rockport, MA, Dennis W. Nock (Nikki) of New Castle, DE, Lester Q. Nock of Wilmington, DE, and Terence S. Nock of New Castle, DE; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford M. Nock, John W. Nock, and Mayhew D. Nock (Natalie's Dad).
