Olen Melvin Mock, Jr

Nahunta – Olen Melvin Mock, Jr., 78, of Nahunta passed away Friday (December 26, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Bainbridge, GA his parents were Olen Melvin Mock, Sr. and Dorothy Juanita Sheffield Mock. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Rory Gill Mock.

Olen was a pipefitter for Local #177 and served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He served at the Battle of Hue City Tet Offensive and received a Purple Heart for everything he endured in Vietnam. He played for the Atlanta Falcons in 1966 and then went and played for the Marines before being sent to Vietnam. Olen loved spending time with his grandchildren, riding his Harley Davison, watching football and watching all of the Brantley County Heron’s sports.

Survivors include his wife, Vernoy Mock of Nahunta; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Mock (Julie) of Hoboken; 2 grandson, Jay Mock and Jonathan Mock; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

The family will have a private celebration in Olen’s hometown at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and sympathy cards, donations can be made to Brantley Co Rec Department, 3540 Bakers Creek Rd Nahunta, GA 31553 or the Brantley Co. Heron’s Booster Club.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy can be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.