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ROCK, Walter "Walt" H. Rock Jr. passed away November 25, 2006 at the age of 56. Born in Richmond, he graduated from JohnMarshallHigh School and received a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the College of William and Mary, as well as a master's degree in Taxation from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was the owner of Walter H. Rock and Associates Certified Public Accountants. He was survived by his parents, Walter H. Rock Sr. and Catherine Throckmorton Rock of Richmond; his sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Rock Holoman and D. Kern Holoman of Davis, Calif.; his aunt, Rosa Adams of Salisbury, N.C.; his niece, Kate Holoman Klein and her husband, David Klein of San Diego, Calif.; and his nephew, Michael Holoman of Davis, Calif. Also surviving was his longtime companion, Cary Williams Fountain of Richmond. Visitation hours were 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29 at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway in Ashland. A memorial service was held in Richmond at Ginter Park Baptist Church, 1200 Wilmington Avenue on Thursday, November 30 at 2 p.m.
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Peggy Ramos (Nottingham)
Walter and I were in the same class even back in the 50's at Ginter Park. He seemed a bit shy, but once you started talking with him, he always had something very witty to say. Making me laugh came so naturally to him - I really liked him and enjoyed his company.
Mary Danforth
He made me laugh in elementary school so much I had to stay after school.
he was a good guy at least thru 6th grade.
Patricia Cruickshanks (TJHS 1970)
Walter Rock was a very nice young man and I so enjoyed seeing him every Sunday morning at Ginter Park Baptist Church, from the time I was but a little kid. He just LOVED to pontificate on POLITICS and current events, even at Church. Not surprised he went into Accounting. He was a very smart and witty young man! SO very sorry that he left this world so early. Remember his parents quite well. Walter Rock, Tommy Judd and Thurman Yarborough were ALWAYS at Church, every Sunday morning! Miss all of you great guys!! :)
Danny Rucker (JMHS 69)
Walter Rock and I were high school friends, but became best friends after college. He had a rough exterior, but his heart was huge. He was the most giving, selfless, witty, and intelligent guy I've ever known. I still miss him every day. Even in death he thought of others, donating his body to VCU/MCV for research.