February 14, 1942 - October 2, 2024
Retired CW4 James Edward Mock Sr. died October 2, 2024. He was 82.
James entered the army at the age of 17 where he completed basic and advanced training. He was assigned to jump school at Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne Unit. He was then transferred to Korea in 1960 where he spent 18 months. He then re-enlisted for MP School at Ft. Gordon in Augusta, GA. He was assigned 118th MP Unit at the 18th Airborne Corp. He was assigned to the security squad for General William C Westmoreland. During this time he also did a stint in the Dominican Republic. He later completed the battery test for pilot school where he graduated in 1966.
He was then deployed to Vietnam where he spent 13 months on his first tour and later deployed for a second time where he completed 10 months. During this time he accumulated 2200 combat hours, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Metal with V for valor, and 39 air medals. In 1971 he was assigned to the aviation unit at Ft. Gordon, GA where he completed fixed wing school, IFE and flight examiner school. He was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3, CW3 during that time. In 1973, he transferred to Katterbach, Germany where he spent 3 years in the aviation unit. He was then assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell during which time he was promoted to CW4. He spent the last 3 years of his service flying the Commanding General and his staff. James retired in 1982 with 23 years service and 6000 total flying hours.
After retirement from the military, he worked various jobs including co-owner of L & M Auto Shop and served part time as a Deputy with the Screven County Sheriff's Department. He also served as the maintenance supervisor for the City of Sylvania for several years and as a bonding agent for Akins Bonding Company in Statesboro, GA. James was fully retired at age 62.
He was preceded in death by his father George E. Mock and his mother Sybil L. Mock Cates and ex wife Ann Cottle Mock and infant son Michael Alan Mock. He is survived by two sons James (Jim) E. Mock Jr. (Terrah) and Troy Alan Mock (Robyn), both of Statesboro. Also, four sisters Helen Pope, Sandra Minchey (Tim), Barbara Mock and Donna Hatcher (Robert) as well as two brothers Ralph E. Mock (Diane) and Robert M. Mock (Janie). Four grandchildren Jessica Mock Taylor (Eddie) , James E. Mock III (Amalia) , Justin Mock, and Tory Mock. Two great grandchildren, Avian Boswell and Landon Taylor.
Visitation will be Saturday October 5, 2024 at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home at 202 Ennis Street in Sylvania, GA from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Funeral will start promptly at 2 p.m. with Tim Minchey officiating followed by graveside services at Sylvania Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.
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