Richard Aldolphus Mock

Richard “Dick” Adolphus Mock, 86, entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2026, at Priddy Manor in King, NC.

Dick was born on September 8, 1939, in Washington County, Tennessee, to Joel Adolphus Mock and Josephine McKinney Mock. He worked at R.J. Reynolds as a boiler operator for many years.

After his retirement, he and his loving wife, Rosemary, enjoyed traveling to many states and countries around the world. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed collecting antiques.

Dick was a faithful member of Bethania Moravian Church for 58 years.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Joel Mock. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Shutt Mock; children, Erick Mock, Cindy Wages (Jeff), and Loretta Hooks (Jeff); grandchildren, Joel Hooks (Laura), Ashlyn Gordon (Trevor), Erica Lynn Parish (Chris), Nicholas Mock, and Rebecca Wages Sheets (Brandon); and great-grandchildren, Jules, Allie, Avett, Emma, Aiden, Avaleigh, Audrey.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Bethania Moravian Church, officiated by Rev. Linda Seippel and Rev. Charlie Fishel. A burial will immediately follow the service at Bethania Moravian God’s Acre. A reception will follow the burial in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethania Moravian Church, 5545 Main St, Bethania, NC 27010.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is respectfully serving the family.