Paul Joseph Mock

Paul Joseph Mock, 71, of Albany, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. His funeral service will be at 1 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Ray Levreault will officiate. A wake service (rosary) will be held at 5 PM Wednesday at Kimbrell-Stern with visitation to follow until 7 PM. Paul Joseph was born February 17, 1952 in Albany, Georgia the seventh child of Madeline Rakel Mock and James William Mock Jr. The Mock family was an early pioneer of East Albany. Mock Road was named after the family. He graduated from Dougherty High School in 1970. It was at Dougherty High School where Paul met and fell in love with his beloved wife Barbara of 50 years. He attended Albany Junior College. Paul was a lifelong member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church and served as Chairman of the Finance Committee as well as serving as a Eucharistic Minister. He headed the restoration of Old St. Teresa’s Church on Residence Avenue in downtown Albany. Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. He helped organize the Peppermint Sprint 5 K and fun run as a fundraiser for St. Teresa’s School back in the 1980’s. He was the 2021 recipient of the Garland Award, awarded by St. Teresa’s Catholic Church for his long time service to the church and the diocese of Savannah. Paul was one of the Assistant Scoutmasters of Troop 3 of the Boy Scouts of America. He began working at Industry Insulation, Inc. in 1970 and became the owner and President in 1994. He also owned AHERA Response Services. Paul was a founding member of the South West Georgia Soccer Officials Associations. He joined GISOA over 25 years ago and was a member of the inaugural Group from Albany. He received the Georgia High School Athletic Coaches Association Official of the Year in June 2003. Paul was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation of 20 years of service as an Athletic Official of the Georgia High School Association. He received this award in 2008. He continued to referee for Georgia High Schools for countless years to follow. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Mullins Mock, Albany; 2 children: David Paul Mock, Sr. (Krista), Lee County, Mariha Nelson (Michael), Lee County; 2 grandsons: David Paul Mock, Jr. “Davidson” and Benson Taylor Mock; 4 sisters: Madeline Brewton (Dr. Edward Brewton), Macon, GA, Caroline Mallard (Jack), Gainesville, FL, Helen Smith, Albany, Peggy Evans (Charlie), Leesburg, GA; 3 brothers: Col. Bill Mock, USAF (Ret.) (Shirley), San Antonio, TX, Jerry Mock (Janice), Carrollton, GA, Michael Mock, Americus, GA. Paul enjoyed summertime boating on the Flint River with family and friends. He was affectionately known as Pops by his grandsons. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send memorial to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 421 Edgewood Ln., Albany, GA 31707.

Paul Joseph Mock

February 17, 1952 - May 29, 2023