Donald Lee Prock

Donald Lee Prock, son of Earl and Lela (Prock) Postlewaite, was born April 30, 1942 in Texas County, Missouri. As a young boy, Don attended Timber Ridge Elementary for a couple of years and then began attending the Laquey School system. In 1959, Don graduated from Waynesville High School. Don was a hardworking man. For several years, he worked for AFEES on Fort Leonard Wood. He then began helping with the family business, Buckhorn Construction before becoming employed with Bales Construction as a carpenter. In his spare time, Don enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball and NASCAR races. His biggest hobby was “collecting” animals. He would give any stray that he found a home. He was the proud owner of Tippe and Lucky (his dogs) and Henry (his special cat). Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson Johnathan. Don passed away at 8:32 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010 in the Lake Regional Hospital of Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 68 years, 7 months and 5 days. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Don is survived by Carolyn Prock of Waynesville; his daughter: Belinda Prock of Waynesville, MO; two siblings: Gene Williams and Marilyn Smith, both of Waynesville, MO; one grandson: Johnathan Prock; several other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one sister: Carol Ann Bowling; one brother: Walter Williams; and one son: Donald Prock II. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Soloist Becky Lercher sang “One Day at a Time” and the songs “Suppertime” by George Younce and “I Sure Miss You” by Jason Crabb were played. Serving as escorts were Dan Deardorff, Paul Ellis, Lee Hickey, Daniel Williams, Glen June, Bill Pease, Jim Bales, Dickey Bales, Buzz Hendrix, and Michael Williams. Burial followed in the Buckhorn Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Don Prock to the Barnes Jewish Hospital Cancer Research Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Donald Lee Prock

April 30, 1942 - December 5, 2010