Thomas L. Mock, age 71, of Quincy, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1949 in Quincy, IL the son of Howard and Marilyn (Thrasher) Mock. He married Patricia Schlipmann on May 4, 1974. She survives. Tom was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Tom worked for Klingner and Associates for nearly 50 years.
Tom enjoyed woodworking and loved to cook, especially grilling. He also greatly loved his dog, ‘Morty’.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by: THREE CHILDREN: Cassandra Gresco and her husband Kory of Wentzville, MO, Laura Mock of Quincy and Zachery Mock also of Quincy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Preston, Emry and Ella Gresco.
SIBLINGS: Susan Meyer, Robert Mock and his wife Sharon, Stephen Mock and his wife Pat, Ann Moody and her husband Paul, Richard Mock and his wife Patti, Teresa Scott and her husband John, Joan Sparrow and her husband Robert, and Tamara Selsor and her husband Richard. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff of Blessing Hospital ICU. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the National Guard Honor Detail and the American Legion Post #37. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Memorials may be made for Masses in Tom’s memory.
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.