Milton "Rocky" L. LaRock Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Milton "Rocky" Linus LaRock Sr., age 87 of Pittsgrove Twp. passed away at home on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born in Salem to the late Linus LD and Erma (Dawson) LaRock, he was raised in rural Deerfield. Milton went to grade school in a one room schoolhouse in Deerfield and then attended Bridgeton High School. In his youth, he worked for many of the area farmers, as well as farming for himself. Milt always said, "If you get dirt between your toes when you're a little boy, you won't want to wash it off when you're a man." Milt was a combat veteran, who proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Rockwall. He earned the National Occupation Medal (E) and a National Defense Ribbon. Upon returning from his military service, he worked at several jobs before finally settling into truck driving. Milt spent over 60 years on the road, where 40 of those years were spent hauling mail for Zip's Express. Milt retired from trucking at age 76, and then went on to assist his wife Sheryl in the operation of Pay Pros, Inc. in Millville for over 12 years. During Milt's lifetime, he saw great changes in his world. Milt started out farming, walking behind a horse to plow the fields. He then purchased a John Deere tractor for plowing. Ultimately, he owned a tractor that drove itself. For Milt, every day was an adventure. He woke up in the morning with a smile on his face and he wore it all day long. He was a kind, loving, and generous man, who never met a stranger. He had a deep, quiet faith that wasn't for public display. It was just a part of him, who he was, part of his heart and soul. Milt loved being outdoors, whether it was working in the fields or just watching a squirrel or chipmunk playing in a tree. Most of all, Milt loved his family and treasured the time that he was able to share with them. Milt will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 13 years Sheryl Lee LaRock; his brother Ray LaRock of Millville; seven children, Milton LaRock Jr. (Debbie) of Pittsgrove, Nancy Murphy of Gloucester, VA, Judy Justice of Millville, Linda Hall (Bill) of Jenkin Jones, WV, Connie Hall (Steve) of Woodstown, Helena Corn (Duke) of Bridgeton, and David LaRock of PA; one step-daughter Jacqueline Aydin (Nedim) of Vineland; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his loving miniature dachshund Buffy. Milt was predeceased by one baby daughter Lavena LaRock; one brother LD LaRock; and two sisters, Betty LaRock and Vivian Reber. The LaRock family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to all the first responders, EMS, and NJ State Troopers who responded, for all of their assistance. A Funeral Service for Milt will be conducted on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. If you wish to make a contribution in Milt's memory, please donate to your local food bank. Milt was very concerned about food insecurity for everyone. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Milton Linus LaRock Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Milton "Rocky" L. LaRock Sr.

September 6, 1932 - July 9, 2020