Gary Lee Rock, 65, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 in Norfolk. Born November 14, 1947 in Madison, WI, he was the son of Eleanor Schoenmann Rock and the late Eugene Rock. He was a self-employed truck driver who loved spending time with his family, playing golf, reading, and rooting for his beloved Green Bay Packers.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his son, Brian K. Rock of Suffolk; his daughter, Jodi L. Rock of Virginia Beach; his grandson, Seth Rock; five brothers; and two sisters.
Services and interment will be private.
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I am sorry for your loss. May his memory be as sweet and peaceful as this photo. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
My thoughts and prayers and with Jodi and her family at this time.
God Bless –
Stephanie
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Jodi,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are sorry for your loss.
I didnt know gary very well but i still loved him very much and loved hearing stories that my dad told me about their adventures together
Jodi my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. He will be missed. I am sure he is smiling down on you from the the middle of the fairway above.
My Brother Gary…..
What kind of a brother were you? Let’s take a look…
-You were the kind of brother who taught me how to string a bow and taught me how to shoot in our back yard.
-You were the kind of brother who bought me my first set of miniature golf clubs. Real golf clubs custom made for me! You again took me to the back yard and taught me how to play.
-You were the kind of brother who took me out in the early mornings before school on your trapping rounds. You taught me how to properly bait and trap.
-You were the kind of brother who enrolled me into hunters safety and took me target practicing.
-You were the kind of brother who taught me everything I know about deer hunting. You would carefully show me every sign indicating deer, how many and what kind.
-You were the kind of brother who would pick me up after school to go duck hunting. I remember you telling me to be very still and quiet.
-You were the kind of brother who would call and let me know you were in the area and wanted to take me golfing or out for a movie.
Gary, I have many many good memories of you…I miss you and I love you!
Gary was one of the most thougtfull and selfless people I have ever met. His FAMILY always came first.
I still remember the first time I met him. I was so nervous because I was the man dating his baby girl. He immediatley greeted me with a smile and said, “So your the cop!” ..we both laughed. Jodi, Gary, and I talked for several hours after that and he made me feel like Family.
I am honored and proud to have met him and been a part of his life.
I miss you Gary (Dad). I promise to look over your Family in the years to come.
Love, Will