Robert A. “Bob” Rock, Sr.

QUEENSBURY – Robert A. “Bob” Rock, Sr., 63, of Sugarbush Road, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home.

Born on July 25, 1949, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Dorothy (Johnson) Rock and the late Roger A. Rock.

Bob was formerly married to the mother of his children, Gail Brown.  Bob was a roller-skating fanatic, he lived on his skates.  He also enjoyed bowling with family and friends.  At the end of his life, Bob was a caregiver. He loved this part of his career, because he could give back by helping others.  In his younger years, he enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks and deer hunting with his friends.  Bob loved traveling with his mother, Dorothy throughout the country; they would just get in the car and go.  Most of all, Bob loved the Lord.  He was a member of the Calvary’s Family Life Center.  Bob loved attending church and listening to Christian music, especially Randy Travis and 4 Ever 1 Christian Music Group.

He will be remembered for being a kind and caring man, with a big heart.  He will be missed by everyone that he touched.

Bob is survived by his son, Robert A. Rock, Jr. and his wife, Kim of Apex, NC; his daughter, Kristi Rock of Rotterdam; his mother, Dorothy Rock of Queensbury; his siblings, Roger T. Rock and his wife, Irene of Hudson Falls, John J. Rock and his wife, Johann of Hudson Falls and Carol Brown of Glens Falls; four grandchildren, Sara Rock, Tiaja Harris, Jahlil Harris and Danel Harris; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Calvary’s Family Life Center, 100 Sherman Ave in Glens Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm at the church, with Pastor Paul Keehr, officiating.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Calvary’s Family Life Center, 100 Sherman Ave, Glens Falls, NY 12801.