ABRAHAM ROCK JR.
Abraham Rock Jr., 64, passed away on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at his residence after a long fight with cancer with his loving wife at his side. Born Nov. 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Abraham Rock Sr. and Laura Lee Gregg Rock. Abraham, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born and grew up in Sumter and spent several years in Trenton, New Jersey, before returning home to Sumter. He attended public schools and graduated from Lincoln High School. Before his illness, he was employed by Gold Kist and also spent many years with Crescent Tools.
Abraham is survived by his loving wife, Janice L. Jackson Rock; three sons, Abraham Jamar, Adam and Cleveland Rock; two stepsons, Albert and Terrell Jackson; one stepdaughter, Pamela L. Jackson-Murphy (Cole); one sister, Rosa Lee Delaney (Aaron); two uncles, Emanuel Rock and Natheniel Butler; one aunt, Mary Lee Mack; two nephews, Andre Rock and Jamie Scott; two nieces, Tammy Smalls (Chris) and Felicia Tyler (Anthony); one god-daughter, Sabrina Campbell; 13 grandchildren; and a host of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alander Johnny Rock; and nephew, Mario Scott.
He will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Geneva Stafford, pastor, eulogist.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 322 Mooneyham Road, Sumter.
The remains will be placed in the church for viewing from 9 to 11 a.m.
The procession will leave from the home at 10:20 a.m.
Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends.
Interment will be in Saint Mark United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Friends are invited to join the family immediately after interment for repast at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., Sumter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tuomey Hospice, 500 Pinewood Road, Suite 2, Sumter, SC 29154.
Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.
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Services directed by management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc.