Ronald 'Joe' Mock

Dana, Ind. - Ronald "Joe" Mock, 72, of rural Dana passed away at 8:52 p.m. EST Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his residence.

He was born January 21, 1946 in Clinton, Indiana the son of the late George Dewey and Opal G. (Trosper) Mock.

Joe married Geri D. Lewis on December 7, 1968 at the Newport United Methodist Church. She survives.

Other survivors include his children: Leslie (Greg) Goode of Terre Haute, Indiana; Ryan Mock of Dana, Indiana and Erin (Shane) Johnson of Cayuga, Indiana; five grandchildren: Jackson Goode; Addison Mock; Garrett, Callan and Cambry Johnson.

Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Mock.

Joe was a retired operator from Eli-Lilly. A veteran of the United States Army, Joe was a member of the Newport American Legion Post 184 and Newport Lions Club. He attended the Dana Community Bible Church in Dana, Indiana. Joe was a 1964 graduate of Newport High School. He enjoyed traveling, yard work, spending time outdoors, watching college basketball, especially Indiana and Butler University, NASCAR and working the annual Newport Hillclimb. Most of all, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren.

Funeral services: 3 p.m. EST Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Dana Community Bible Church in Dana, Indiana; Officiating: Pastor Marvin Miller; Burial with Honors: Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana; Visitation: Noon EST Saturday, January 12, 2019 until time of services at the church. The family request contributions to the Dana Community Bible Church, Newport American Legion Post 184 or Newport Lions Club. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana is assisting the family with arrangements.