Jimmy "Jim" Norman Brock (Tulia)

Tulia, Texas--Jimmy “Jim” Norman Brock, 79 of Tulia, TX passed away at home on Friday, September 5, 2014. A memorial service will be held in the Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel in Tulia at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Jim was born in McLean, Texas on April 4, 1935 to Ed and Maxine Brock. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sons and two grandchildren. Jim is survived by his two sons: Cody Brock and Mike Bailey, two sisters: Betty Houchins and Pat Warren, one brother: Mickey Brock, 10 grandchildren and two great Grandchildren. Jim graduated from Dimmitt High School in 1952. He worked a variety of jobs as a young man but his main love was rodeo. He was a successful roughstock cowboy winning many all-around titles. In the late 1960’s his attention turned to horse racing. Experiencing success right away, a long successful career began. He trained for over 40 years winning many graded stakes. Jim was also an avid golfer. A tough competitor at whatever he was doing, whether it was bowling, a game of pool, or a round of golf. But most of all Jim loved his grandkids. Jim cherished the times he spent with them and as anyone who spoke with him knows, they were all he talked about. Jim was a great father and a great friend to many. He will be deeply missed.