Lester Tobias Schrock

Lester Tobias Schrock, of Macon Mississippi, went to his eternal home on April 15, 2023 at his home at Macon. Lester was born at Goshen, Indiana on June 2, 1932 to Ezra and Clara Schrock. He married Louise Knepp on December 12, 1954. During the early years of their marriage the couple made their home at Goshen, Indiana where he was employed at the Star Tank Boat Company. In 1963 they moved to Macon, Miss where they joined in partnership with his father and brother-in law, Edwin Knepp, in the Macon Ready Mix Concrete Company. Lester remained co-owner in the concrete business until his retirement in 1998. During his retirement Lester and Louise volunteered with the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) with relief services and cleanup work following natural disasters in areas stretching from  West Virginia to south Florida to Oklahoma. They traveled a lot and learned to know and befriend many people throughout their retirement years. Lester gave his heart to the Lord at a young age and was a member of the Magnolia Conservative Mennonite Church at Macon until his death.

Lester is survived by his wife of 68 years, Louise Schrock, four sons Kenneth (Miriam) Schrock of Taylorsville, MS, James (Margaret) Schrock of Starkville, MS, Mark (Marie) Schrock of Macon, MS, and Tom (Brenda) Schrock of Macon, MS. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Four brothers also survive him, Ivan Schrock of Goshen, IN, Calvin Schrock of Atmore, AL, Galen Schrock of Macon, MS and Titus Schrock of Camilla, GA.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Clara Schrock, sisters Tressa Knepp and Treva Collins, brothers Vernon Schrock, Glenn Schrock, Fred Schrock, and David Schrock, and one grandchild.

Services to commemorate Lester’s life will be held at the Magnolia Mennonite Church at Macon, MS on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10 o’clock am. Visitations will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the church from 2 to 4pm, and 6 to 8pm. Internment will be held at the Magnolia Mennonite Church Cemetery. Cockrell Funeral Home of Macon, MS will be in charge of arrangements.