Nicholas Guy Pocock, 75, of China Spring, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be 3PM Thursday, December 3rd at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Copeland officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Wednesday at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Nick was born June 15, 1934 in London, England to Derek and Mabel Winifred (Knight) Pocock. He served in Great Britain
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Alicia,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My family sent me the paper, it was a beautiful write up. My heart just breaks for your family. Please know you are in my prayers.
Mrs. Pocock and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Nick was a special man and everyone had a deep respect for him here in the drafting department. After Nick retired, we all missed his smile and mild mannered ways. We are keeping you in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy to Nick Pocock’s family. I enjoyed working with Nick over the years. Nick was a very fine gentleman that truly cared for his students.
Dear Family: Nick and my Dad, Joe, were in EAA together back in the 1970’s. I still have my copy of his book, "Did D.E. Custed Fly First" that he autographed for me.
Perhaps he and Daddy are doing barrel rolls in another dimension.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
His Servant,
Gayle Stone
I worked with Nick at CertainTeed for many years. He was a pleasure to be around. My prayers are with his family.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Nick. One of my fondest memories of Nick is when I met him early in my stint at TSTC. I was introduced to this kind gracious gentleman from England who was teaching in the Drafting & Design Department. At the time I did not have an inkling of the many avation accomplishments that he had. Years later our paths again crossed in EAA Chapter 59. There We got to know the other half of the gracious Pocock family. His passing is a loss to many. Have a great flight "West" Nick.
Nick will be missed by all. He was a humble man who always supported each person individually. A conversation about flight in any form brought his great support and encouragement. His wonderful stories, sense of humor and passion undoubtedly, will be shared for a long time to come. I…will miss him.
Mr. Pocock was a fine gentleman. His family and friends are in my prayers and thoughts.
We are sad to hear about Nick’s passing. We will remember fondly the times we shared stories and conversations at our AAA meetings and flyins about our love of flying, writing, and families. We will miss Nick, but hope we will continue to see you in the future. Best wishes to you and your family as you grieve during this time.
My sympathy and prayers to the family of Nick Pocock. I knew Mr. Pocock from his many years at Texas State Technical College. He was a wonderful man, respected by his students, staff and faculty. He will be sorely missed. Linda Koepf
I am an employee at T.S.T.C. and I wanted the family to know that I will always remember Mister Pocock as a good and a very easy to like person. I will miss him.
Mr. Pocock accomplished a great deal in his 75 years. However, I know his sudden death is a great loss for all of you who knew and loved him. It is good that he did not suffer long but sad that he is no longer with his loved ones. You are in my prayers.
I met Nick when I started at Texas State Technical College being a Brit. I was happy to hear about another Englishman who worked there. We spent a lot of times talking about England until he retired from TSTC. he was a very friendly man and will be missed
Nick was a true friend and being a fellow Brit we enjoyed many conversations about aviation in the UK. He was a gentle and kind man and the Short family will miss him very much. We would also like to send our condolences to Alvena, Stephen and Alicia.
I have known Nick and Lavena Pocock for over 40 years, having met them through Frank Price’s Tiger Club of America. We attended over 20 of Frank’s annual Tiger Events through the years together with Lavena by his side. Lots of great memories have been shared between us. We have met up at just about all of the local air shows and Oshkosh many times. We have been talking aviation and flying on each others wing for all of these years. Most recently, at the EAA 59 lunches on each Thursday.
Nick was my Instructor in Aircraft Blueprint Reading while I was studying for my A&P rating at TSTC back in 1997. He introduced me to his class as a close friend and good pilot.
I will miss his great English Humor and his smile, but mostly just being around him. he was Genuine friend and a great flying gentleman!!!
Lavena, my heart feels your loneliness and loss.
Love, Rich Hewgley
We are saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. Yet we are so grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing Nick. He was a great friend and will be missed. I have known few more passionate about airplanes and life. Our prayers are with Alvena and the rest of the family.
Very sorry to hear of the loss of Nicholas Pocock. He was a friend of mine and co-worker at TSTI and TSTC Waco for many years.
We Had lunch many times with Nick and also served on several committees at school with Nick.
He always seemed to be in good humor and spirits. I am sorry for his loss to his family and friends. It makes me sad to hear of his passing. Tony Taylor TSTC Waco
When I would visit with Nick he always had a kind word and positive spirit.
I will keep your family in prayer
It has been years since Nick’s passing but I still wanted send my condolences to his family. We grew up in China Spring and my dad knew Nick back then when I was a kid but I knew him later on a personal level as my favourite instructor when I attended TSTI. I always loved his kind and positive attitude not to mention the occasional airplane discussion. Now I work at TSTC and often think of him.