Stock, John

Staff Sergeant John Stock was born February 26, 1981, in Longview. He joined the 
United States Marine Corps at MCRD San Diego, Calif. After his graduation Recruit 
Training, he went on to complete Marine Combat Training before continuing his MOS 
training to become AAV Mechanic (2141). During his time as a 2141 with 3d AABN, 
Staff Sgt. Stock deployed on a UDP to Okinawa, Japan, for 15 months.

After his initial four years of service, Staff Sgt. Stock tried his hand at civilian 
life before he reenlisted into the U.S. Marine Cops, where he was then assigned as 
the platoon sergeant of Headquarters and Services Platoon.

After volunteering to join a line company knowing he would deploy to Iraq, Staff Sgt. 
Stock was appointed to Second Platoon Bravo Company, where he was the maintenance 
chief. Staff Sgt. Stock participated in the pre-deployment training program with 
Second Platoon to include Mojave Viper before deploying to Operation Iraqi Freedom 
in support of First Battalion, 3d Marines.

While serving with Bravo Company Second Platoon, Staff Sgt. Stock acted as a section 
leader. His awards include the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National 
Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service 
Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Sea Service Deployment 
Ribbon.

Staff Sgt. Stock was a graduate of Longview High School, a member of LHS Varsity Swim 
Team, became an Eagle Scout at age 15, and an avid soccer player, having played for 
the U.S. Marine Corps team.

He was a devoted father and husband who would spend a lot of time talking about his 
family and enjoyed lifting weights and cooking, mostly barbecue. His platoon commander 
noted that he wanted to put hot sauce on absolutely everything.

Staff Sgt. Stock is survived by his wife, Lindsey of Longview; sons, Levin Still and 
Wyatt Stock of Longview; parents, Gwen and Jerry Stock of Longview; brother, Tony 
Stock of Cibolo, Texas; sisters, Megan Palla of Clovis, New Mexico, Erin Barnes of 
Enid, Oklahoma, Clara and Lily Stock of Longview; grandparents, Gerald and Jeannette 
Stock of St. Joseph, Missouri; mother-in-law, and father-in-law, Buddy and Karen 
Tyner of Longview; Sgt. Erik Cunningham, currently serving in Iraq and unable to 
attend, his best friend and godfather of Wyatt; and numerous other relatives.

Memorial contributions may be made to the John Stock Family Fund, c/o Spring Hill 
State Bank, 3700 Gilmer Rd., Longview, TX 75604.

Visitation and prayer vigil will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, September 14, 
2007, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2108 Ridgewood Dr. in Longview.

The rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007, with Mass 
celebrated at noon at St. Mary's.

Burial, with full military honors, will be at Rosewood Park, under the direction of 
Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.