Larry Lee Rocke, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service for Larry will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, with burial immediately following at 2:00 PM at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Monday, December 29th, 2025, at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a commitment that reflected his strong sense of duty, loyalty, and perseverance. He also served as a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge No. 83. A devoted car enthusiast, his love for automobiles extended far beyond his personal collection. Larry spent nearly 17 years of his career at Marine Chevrolet, where he took great pride in connecting clients with the car of their dreams and building lasting relationships along the way.

Larry was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ann Rocke, and his son, James Rocke.

He is survived by his beloved partner, Lucia Creech; his daughter, Natalie Edwards, and her husband, Tony, of Chocowinity, and their sons, Michael, Robin, and Carson; his grandson, Tyler Rocke, and his spouse, Darian, of Dunn, and their children, Aiden and Asher; and his sister, Linda Shivar, and her husband, David, of Tallahassee.

Larry will be remembered for his resilience, his love for family, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Shriners or a charity of your choice, so his legacy of giving to others can live on.