Franklyn Minor Mock

Franklyn Minor Mock, age 89, passed away on the morning of August 19, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1936 to Emma Johnson and Robert Charles Mock, Sr., and lived most of his life in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife, Judith Ann Mock. There, he was a graduate of Parkville High School, a longtime employee of IBM, and a lifetime member of Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association. Frank was a real-life MacGyver-he was always willing to “rig a little something up” to fix whatever had broken. From creating wooden wheels for his daughter’s Barbie van to condensate pump installations, he did it all. He loved his people, his time in the woods, and Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies.

Frank is survived by his sister, Karen Amelia Brown, his daughter, Devery Mock Ward (Jonathan), his grandchildren, Kaleigh Ann Hennis and Hannah Elizabeth Mock, and his four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and his beloved son, Joel Bentley Mock.

Frank’s family is profoundly grateful for everyone who cared for him. He cherished the time he resided at Appalachian Brian Estates. He loved the hours he spent sitting on that “big beautiful porch” beside Grace. In the last year of his life, he and his family received excellent care from Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation and Amorem Hospice. The family is so very grateful to and for all of these angels disguised as humans.

In accordance with Frank’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. He will be cremated and his ashes will be interred in Baltimore at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared with the Mock family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Mock family.

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