BROCK EVAN FREE, age 20, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a heartbreak that words can hardly begin to describe. In his short twenty years, Brock left an unforgettable mark on the hearts of so many people. He was deeply loved, and he will be deeply missed.
Brock was the beloved son of Bob and Karri Free; the little brother of Justin, Slater, and Sarah; and the proud big brother of Rhett. He was the Godson of Kyler and Sarah Kelley and the bonus brother of Kennedy and McKinley. He was a son, a brother, a grandson, a Godson, a friend, and so much more to so many people. There simply was no one quite like Brock.
Brock had a way of making life his own. He was smart, independent, determined, funny, and, as anyone who knew him would tell you, he definitely had a mouth on him. He could be sweet, kind, and respectful one minute and have a quick comment or stubborn streak the next. He wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, and you always knew where you stood with Brock.
Those who loved him will remember those little things—the things that made him Brock. His quick comments. His stubbornness. His sense of humor. His determination. The way he could make you laugh, even when you probably didn’t want to. Those are the memories that will hurt the most to lose, but they are also the memories that will be treasured forever.
Brock was an “All or Nothing” kind of person. When he wanted something, he went after it. When he decided he was going to figure something out, he didn’t give up until he did. And there wasn’t much he couldn’t figure out.
Brock was one of the hardest workers around. He had a natural ability to understand how things worked, especially anything with a motor. Give Brock something that needed fixing, and before long, he would have it taken apart, studying it, tinkering with it, and figuring out how to make it work better. There was always a project waiting for him, and he was happiest when he was working with his hands and figuring out how to make something work.
For those who knew Brock, it wasn’t just his ability to fix things that made him special. It was the way his mind worked. He was determined to understand things for himself. He didn’t need much instruction. He just figured it out.
Brock also found a special place at Super Sport Pizza. What started as a job became something much more. Brock became part of the family. He was like a son and a brother, and he became part of the everyday moments that people don’t always realize they will someday miss—the arguments, the laughter, the stories, the joking around, and all the little moments that made each day what it was.
His relationship with Kyler and the entire crew meant so much to him, and Brock meant just as much to them. He wasn’t simply an employee. He was family. And there will forever be an empty space where Brock should be.
It is difficult to understand how someone who was only twenty years old could leave such a lasting impression. Brock had so much life ahead of him. So many more things to fix. So many more projects to take apart. So many more stories to tell. So many more laughs to share.
But although his life was far too short, the love he gave and the memories he created will last far beyond his twenty years.
His family will think of him every time they hear a motor rev. They will see him in every project that needs fixing. They will tell his stories, laugh at the things he used to say, and remember the stubborn, hardworking, funny young man who always had to figure things out for himself.
And there will be moments when all they will want is one more conversation. One more laugh. One more smart comment. One more chance to hear Brock’s voice. One more day.
Brock is survived by his parents, Bob and Karri Free; his brothers, Justin Free, Slater Free, and Rhett Free; and his sister, Sarah (Free) Gilmore. He is also survived by his Godparents, Kyler and Sarah Kelley; bonus sisters, Kennedy Kelley and McKinley Kelley; grandparents, Lynette and Robert Kincaid; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, extended family members, and countless others whose lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Marilyn Free, and Carl Kinnison.
There are no words big enough to describe how much Brock was loved, and there are no words that can truly express how deeply he will be missed.
His life may have been short, but his impact was not.
Brock will live on in the people who loved him, in the stories that will be told about him, in the laughter he left behind, and in all the little pieces of life that will forever remind his family and friends of him.
He was loved beyond words, missed beyond measure, and will never, ever be forgotten.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Church, 175 Halliday Way, Washington CH, OH 43160, with Pastor Adam Lynch officiating with burial to follow at the Good Hope Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the church on Monday morning from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Summers Funeral Home.