William Lloyd Stock

William Lloyd Stock died Monday evening with his children at his side on January 20, 2014 in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona following a two year bout with cancer. He was 75 years old. Lloyd was known as "Moose" to many; a nickname given to him by his father. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona to his parents, the late James Delbert and Thora (Penrod) Stock. Lloyd loved his country and bravely served in The United States Marine Corps and was stationed on Midway Island. Following his honorable discharge from the military he returned to his native Show Low and began a successful career in construction. He owned Stock Construction. The last several years he worked grading and maintaining roads in Timberland Acres, where everybody knew him. Lloyd was lifetime resident of Show Low and was elected Mayor of Show Low for term in 1970 - 1972. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and, outside of his family, horses were his whole world. Lloyd competed in many rodeos over the years where he won many of the roping events. His friendship and gentle smile will be missed by anyone whom has had the privilege to call him "friend", "brother", "Dad" or "Grandpa." Lloyd is survived by his 3 children: Dinah Stock Esparza of Show Low, Arizona, Bill Stock of Show Low, Arizona, James "Ryan" Stock of Show Low, Arizona; 3 brothers: Jimmy (Rochelle) Stock of Farmington, New Mexico, Dallas (Ginny) Stock of Taylor, Arizona, John Stock of Winslow, Arizona; 10 grandchildren: Josh Esparza, Cory Esparza, Brittany Esparza, Kyle Esparza, Frank Esparza, Tanner Esparza, Kayla Stock, Paige Stock, Shania Stock and Delanie Stock. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by 1 great-grandson, Corbyn Trigg Esparza. The funeral service will begin 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Downtown Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 300 N. 11th Street in Show Low, Arizona where additional visitation will begin 1 hour prior. The concluding service with military honors will immediately follow at the Show Low Cemetery.