Brian L. Stock

Brian L. Stock, 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away at his home on Aug. 23, 2025.
Brian was born on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1958, to the late Doris and Maurice (Maurie) Stock in Decatur. He grew up in Decatur, graduating from Warrensburg-Lathem High School in 1976 before earning a degree in building construction from Richland Community College.
Brian married Karen Coy, his high school sweetheart and love of his life, on Oct. 7, 1978, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Decatur.
In 1983, the couple moved to Moweaqua, IL, to raise their growing family. They became parishioners of St. Francis-St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Brian was a member of the Knights of Columbus 1026. Known for his strong work ethic, he spent many years working for H&S Swine and BK Stock and was an active member of the Shelby County Pork Producers. After he and Karen relocated to his childhood home in 2023, he worked until his retirement from Decatur Industrial Electric.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years and their four children and spouses, Aaron & Chrissy Stock, Megan & Jeff Boos, Brett & Jackie Stock and Aimee & Bryan Younker. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren Faith Brownback, PFC Dylan (fiancée Avery) Stock, Olivia Younker, Shelby Younker, Grady Stock, Caleb Younker, Lucas Younker and George Boos, all of whom knew they were his favorite. And, of course, they all were.
Brian is also survived by his siblings Keith (Cathy) Stock, Anita Mays, Lloyd Stock and Elane (Andy Sullivan) Stock, mother-in-law, Myra Coy, his Coy out-laws and many nieces and nephews on both sides of his family.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Allan Kent Coy, brother-in-law, Randy Mays, and sister-in-law, Erika Coy Dial.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 301 St. Peter St., Assumption, IL, 62510, Rev. Fr. Don Wolford celebrant. Visitation will take place prior to the Mass from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Mary’s. Burial to immediately follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials in Brian’s honor may be made to St. Francis-St. Mary’s Catholic Church for the PSR program, 301 St. Peter St., Assumption, IL, 62510.