Mr. Brockey Brock

Brockey Brock (Eulie Frank Brock, Jr.), 60, of Cordele, GA, formerly of Albany, died peacefully in Albany on February 21, 2015, after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Brockey was born in Albany, Georgia on October 4, 1954. From a very early age he embraced life, was passionate about sports, recreation, officiating, and weekend road trips. More importantly, he loved his family and friends, and was always willing to help someone in need. He attended Westover High School in Albany, and later transferred to Albany High School his senior year where he graduated in 1972. Later in his early 20s he received a scholarship to play football for Albany State University making him the school’s first white football player. Brockey earned his Bachelor’s degree in health & physical education in 1987. He was also a graduate of UGA’s National Recreation Management Program. Brockey began his 38 year career in Recreation and Parks in Albany at the age of 17 under the tutelage of Albany legend Paul Eames. Paul and Brockey developed a life-long friendship and love for each other and Brockey credited his passion for recreation from Paul who coached him in baseball as a child. Brockey was eventually named the Director of the Albany Recreation & Parks Department until his retirement from the City of Albany in 1996. He went on to be named Director of Valdosta-Lowndes Leisure Opportunities as well as Crisp County Recreation and Parks. He left recreation in 2010 and up until his illness he worked with R&S Sports in Albany. As a sport’s official Brockey enjoyed a very successful 39 year career with Georgia High School Association, GISA, Gulf South Collegiate Association, Amateur Softball Association, Georgia College Baseball and Basketball, and Dixie Semi Pro Football Association. He was the first umpire associated with Georgia ASA to receive International Certification, and was former Chairman of the ASA’s National Umpire Committee. During his career he officiated 15 national championships for ASA with 14 as plate umpire, 16 state high school baseball championships, numerous high school state football playoffs, and officiated the first World Championship Adult Slow Pitch Softball in Oklahoma City. Lifetime Awards and Recognition • Hall of Fame Recipient for 2010, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) • Project Care Leadership Award • Hall of Fame Recipient, Georgia Amateur Softball Association • First recipient of the Mike Daniel Award which is the state’s highest honor for recreation programmers awarded by GRPA • GRPA Agency of the Year recognition in Albany, Valdosta, and Crisp County • Jim Goff Award for Professional of the Year for District 3, GRPA • State Athletic Professional of the Year Award, GRPA • Leadership Award presented by Georgia Athletic Coaches Association • Distinguished Service Award presented by GRPA • Tournament Director for numerous district, state, regional, and national competitions in various sports Georgia Amateur Softball, Georgia High School, Corporate Challenge, Georgia Police and Fire Olympics, Southeastern Conference (SEC) Women’s Basketball, Georgia Games, Special Olympics Professional Organization Memberships: • National Recreation and Parks Association - Past Chairman of the Southern Region and Ex Officio Board of Trustees, National conference speaker • Georgia Recreation and Parks Association – Board member for 25+ years, Athletic Committee member 30+ years, Past President, District Commissioner for GA District 3, Chairman for all GRPA committees, Member of New Sports Task Force • Georgia High School – Rules Clinician for 25+ years on a regional and state level for coaches and officials in football, baseball, basketball and softball • Graduate of Leadership Albany and Leadership Lowndes • Past member of the Exchange Club of Albany He is predeceased by his parents, Eulie Frank Brock, Sr. and Frances Owen Brock. He is survived by his loving family, wife of almost 40 years, Debbie Maines Brock; three sons, Brandon Jason Brock of Leesburg, Brent Harold Brock of Atlanta, and Brockey Leelyn Brock of Cordele, his brother, Brent Dean Brock of Murfreesboro, TN and his wife Missie. The funeral service for Brockey Brock will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Albany First Free Will Baptist Church with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Hanna and the Rev. Bobby Harrell will officiate. The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern on Tuesday (Today), February 24, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The All star Football association, Albany Baseball Umpires, Georgia High School Association and The GA Recreation and Parks Association. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to a favorite charity.

Mr. Brockey Brock

October 4, 1954 - February 21, 2015