MONMOUTH – Harold B. Hallock, 82, of Monmouth, passed away at his home on Jan. 15, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Fairfield on Feb. 2, 1925, the son of George and Velma Hallock. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict.

He worked for 17 years at Ford Land as an automotive body repairman. He then went on to become self-employed in the automotive body repair business, prior to his retirement.

He was a member of the DAV, the Chosen Few and American Legion. Among his many interests, he especially enjoyed gardening, gambling, carpentry, bowling, coffee group with friends and spending time with people and children.

His most special group of buddies, comrades and confidants, was the Veterans Group at the Lewiston Vet Center, whom he met faithfully every Wednesday.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; sons, John Hallock and his wife, Linda, Craig Hallock and Carleton Hallock; daughters, Julia Hall and her husband, Luke, Stacia Fish and husband, Kevin and Martha Hallock; stepdaughters, Tammy Johnson and husband, Mark, and Pamela Chabot and husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jennifer, Seth, Emily, Erin, Katie, Savannah, Michael, Courtney, Joshua, Megan, Kathrine, Alex and Evan; and great-grandchildren, Brianna, Kedrick, Destiny, Dalton, Dakota, Lilly and Owen.

He was predeceased by his former wife, Jeanne; sister, Florence Carter; brother, Richard Hallock; and granddaughter, Nicole Hallock.