Barbara J. Rock, 89, of Gas City, entered the gates of heaven shouting Hallelujah at 6:20 am on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Marion on March 21, 1931, to Floyd and Myrtle (Steele) Moore. On June 3, 1950, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Rock, and he preceded her in death on August 6, 2000.
Barbara attended Van Buren school. She had owned, operated, or managed many places in her life including the Hob Nob, B&B restaurant, Twin City Drive In, Oaks Restaurant, Nobby Grill, Party on The Rocks (Jackie’s), and Tote a Burger. Most recently, Barbara owned Rock’s Concessions for several years. Barbara was a great community champion who organized several events throughout the county during her lifetime. She was lovingly known as “The General” by her family and friends, and had helped with events including Reunion of the Bands, Summerfest, First Fridays, Jubilee Daze, Fourth of July Celebrations, the Jaycee Parade and many other events. Barbara enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and was dedicated to reading her Bible and serving her Lord and Savior. Barbara loved her family dearly and cherished her time with them, especially her grandchildren and she had a way of making them all feel like the favorite! She is rejoicing with the love of her life and all of those who went before her.
Survivors include her daughters, Monna (Gary) Black of Gas City and Cathy (Donnie) Losure of Gas City; son, Bill (Sandy) Rock, Jr. of Gas City; granddaughters, Traci (Chad) Armes and Jessica Harris; grandsons, Jacob (Lori) Black, Brandon (Kelly) Rock, Brady (Emily) Rock and Garon (Miranda) Losure; great-grandsons, Jordan, Kobe, Levi, Landry, Kellen, Crew, Ike, Bryson and Jett; great-granddaughters, Presley, Reagan, Brielle, Justyce, Jayla, Palmer and Maleigh; beloved sister-in-law, Brenda (Keith) Rock Murphy; special friend, Judy Voland as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents and loving husband of 50 years, William “Bill” Rock, Barbara was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin (Joan) Moore, John LeRoy (Rosemary) Moore, Kenneth (Mary) Moore, Donald (Helen) Moore and Wayne (Rosemary) Moore.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Church of God of Prophecy, 906 N. 10th St., Gas City, IN.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the Church of God of Prophecy. Pastor David Morris will be officiating with burial following at Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Church of God of Prophecy 906 N. 10th St., Gas City, IN, 46933
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gloria at Aperion for being an angel to the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, Gas City, IN.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
