Hugh Wadsworth Brock

Hugh Wadsworth Brock, of Bostwick, Georgia, passed away April 25, 2016. He was born 7 January 1943 at Emory University Hospital, the son of Ignatius Wadsworth Brock and Mary Will Weaver Brock. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary L. Ferris Brock.

From an early age he had a Fascination of military collectibles and their historical significance. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout as a youth. He graduated from Druid Hill high school in Decatur, Georgia and later graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of the Arts in History on 19 March 1966. He enlisted in the US Army, went to officer training, and graduated from Armory School in 1967. He served with Calvary Armed units in Germany during his time.

After serving 3 years he chose to remain in Sheffield, England where he designed and made knives for a year. He came home and opened Brock’s Army Surplus in Decatur, Georgia; same location for thirty years. The surplus business gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion of 20th Century Military collectibles. Hugh had a philosophy about his collecting that every item was researched by all available means, creating a trust with the clients. His hospitality, candor and honesty allowed him to gain a lifetime of loyal friends and customers over the years with whom he has communicated with and influenced. He was an avid reader, multilingual, and an exceptional detailed historian.

Graveside Services will be held 11:00 Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the Old Roswell Cemetery, 100 Woodstock Street, Roswell. A reception will be held, following the service, at Roswell Funeral Home, Roswell.