William Merle Flock

Dr. William Merle Flock, 84, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Dr. Flock attended Greensburg High School, Penn State University for his bachelor’s degree, Virginia Polytech for his master’s degree, and Penn State University for his Doctoral degree. Dr. Flock holds degrees in Meteorology, Paleontology, Mineralogy, and Topography. Dr. Flock authored two geology books for Alfred University for graduate students. Dr. Flock worked for General Motors in Flint, Michigan as a research scientist where he developed the ceramic housing for the AC spark plug for which he holds a patent in the US and Canada. He worked for Plessey, Inc. in French Town, Pennsylvania before moving to Colorado to work for Coors Ceramics. Dr. Flock then transferred to Chattanooga as President of Coors Technical Ceramics where he worked until his retirement. During his employment in Chattanooga, he was heavily involved with the Navy on the development of the Trident Missile. Anyone who knew Dr. Flock knew of his love for hunting, fishing, and travel. He went on numerous hunting trips all over the world and if you were lucky enough, he would share a story or two about his adventures. He lived his life to the fullest and is now at peace with the Lord. Dr. Flock is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Linda Davis (Mike), Jaye Anne Senner (Rick), and Dana Findley (Dave); step-son, Dale Jones (Cindy); brothers, Harry Flock Jr. (Fran), and Norman Flock (Donna); sister-in-law, Barbara Flock; grandchildren, Travis and Aubrey Davis, Darren Robey (Stephanie), Danielle Felice, Christopher Garcia, Morgan Dittmer (Josh), Dean Findley, and Haley and Allie Jones; three great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews who will sorely miss him. Dr. Flock was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes Flock, and his brother, Richard Flock, all of Greensburg. Family and friends will be received from 10 AM to 12 PM Tuesday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 STANTON STREET, GREENSBURG, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 12 PM. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=2423&np=true.