Ira L. Mock

Ira Lamar Mock, age 70, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Ira was born on September 9, 1944, the youngest son of Dallas and Marie Mock of West Palm Beach. Ira was predeceased by his brother, Robert Mock. His two beloved sisters, Zoe Mock of Lexington, South Carolina and Thyra Dykes of West Palm Beach, Florida survive him. "Uncle Ira" also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as several grand nieces and nephews. Ira grew up in West Palm Beach and had a great love for motorcycles, Elvis Presley and Les Paul. Ira spent his 31-year career with the South Florida Water Management District. In his free time, Ira spent many hours working on bicycles. In 1977 Ira created a special bike he called the "handitrike" for children who had lost the use of their legs. Ira loved praising and worshiping his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Trinity International Church in Lake Worth, FL. Ira, known to so many as "Uncle Ira" will be remembered as one of the most generous, kindhearted men to ever walk or ride on God's earth. Contributions in his name can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Hospice of West Palm Beach. A graveside service will be held at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens in West Palm Beach on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11am. Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory of West Palm Beach is in charge of the arrangements.