The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-08-18
Judge Charles H. Brock
One of Richmonds Oldest
Lawyers Passes to His
Reward.

of the oldest and best beloved citizens
of Richmond, died at the Pattie A. Clay
lnfirmary last Friday morning at 12:45
o o'clock. Deceased had been in declin
ing health for several years and some
months since he was taken to the Pattie
a. Clay Infirmary. this city. for treat
menU. His general health improved
greatly and his friends hoped that his
life would be prolonged for several yearsS
However, last week he took a change
for the>worse, and last Thursday he was
stricken with paralysis from which shock
the following morning.
Judge Brock was born in this city
June &c, 1887, and was the son of Judge
Daniel Brock and Jane Todd Brock.
His father was native of Massachusetts
and emigrated from Vermont to Ken
He distinguished himself as a lawyer
and held many important public offices,
among Them being Congressman from
this district and Judge of the Court of
Appeals, all of which he filed
with honor and distinction. His son
ChaS. Ii. Brock, took TO the law when
quite young-in fact, grew up in his
fathers offices and attended the best
universities and colleges in the country.
Judge Danial Brock when he died had
been a practitioner for more than fifty
years. and when the summon came to
Judge Chas. Brock. the records show
that he had been mem Der of the Rich
mond bar more than fifty-five years,
thus msking a grand total of one hun
dred and six years practice for father
aud son. This is a remarkable record,
indeed Judge Brock was the oldest
practitioner at the Richmond Bar, ex-
cepting Hon. w. b. Smith, who has been
practicing a few years longer.
Judge Brock was a typical Southern
gentleman. He was generous, kind and
atfable, and numbered his friends by his
acquaintances.r 1t is said he never as
pired TO office, but was elected County
Attorney, County Judge. and far more
than twenty years was Master Commits
sioner. He made An efficient official in
every capacity. He was splendid con-
tract LAWYER, and stood second TO none in
this branch of law. He was. a man of
commanding appearance-culte pol
| ishee and refined; a man who loved his
home; a model husband and indulgent
father: man beloved by his neighbors;
kind, charitable, sympathetic and gen.
erous TO fault. He was devout men,
Der of the Presbyterian Church and a
true christian gentleman. He greatly
endeared himself to the people and was
beloved by wide circle of friends.
Judge Hampden Brock was united in
marriage in 1860 to Miss Bette Ford, a
charming and cultured young lady of
Huntsville, Alabama. To this union
six children were born. They are: Mr..
Chas. II. Brock and Mr. Percy Brock, OF
Baker. Oregon; Mrs. Bette Black burn
and Miss Jane Brock, of Wallawalla,
Washington;. Mr.. Ford Brock, of Eufau-
la, Oklahoma, and Mr.. Daniel II. Brock,
of Richmond, KY, all of whom have the
sympathy of a large concourse of friends
In life we meet few such men as
Judge Charles Fl. Brock. The world is
poorer for that reason. But those who
knew him in life, were undoubtedly
made happier, brighter and better. His
good deeds will live long after he is gone
and be guide and inspiration to many
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the changing viccissitudes of Lfe He
tried 10 make every day joy, and en-.
deavored to plant blossom in every
human heart. He filed the community
with sunshine, and the air with the per.
fume of joy. He fought a good fight il
the battle of life, and his gray hair.
were crowned with the wreath of honor
progress and glory-a monument Of
worth that will endure the changes oil
time. There was-there is-no gentler
stronger, manlier man. He sided with
the weak, and with willing hand gave
aims; he was true to his clients; with
loyal heart and purest hand ne faithful
ly discharged all public trusts. While
time had implanted its kiss and old age
had fuyowed his brow, yet he was still
in love with life and raptured with tbs
world, and yet he calmly passed tc
| silence and pathetic dust
Funeral services were held at the Frs
Presbyterian Church. Saturday after
noon at O'Clock. conducted by Rev R
L. Telford. the pastor who paid beau
tiful tribute to his memory. At ths
conclusion OF the services. the funera
cortege wendell its way TO the Richmonf
Cemetery, where the remains were laid
10 rest in the family lot beneath a banI
OF flowers.
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