Obit: Thomas Rock

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    Thomas Walter Rock, 74, of Atalissa, died on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at his home.  

    Cremation rites have been facilitated by the FCS Life Transition and Cremation Center.  

    A celebration of life and time of fellowship will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Atalissa Fire Station.  

    Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.  The Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Thomas’ family and the arrangements.

    Thomas was born on June 9, 1943 in Muscatine, the son of Harry A. and Wilma I. (Tomasson) Rock. On Sept. 1, 1963, Thomas was united in marriage to Susan Dickey in Atalissa.

    Thomas retired from HON Industries after many years. He was a member of the MWF Breakfast Club and a past member of the Moose Lodge. Thomas enjoyed spending time in his recliner, eating fried green tomatoes, driving racecar No. 52, dancing, playing cards and going to the Riverside Casino.

    Thomas will be remembered by his wife, Sue of Atalissa; children, Kim (Brian) Campbell  of Atalissa, Tom Rock, Jr. of Atalissa and Jody (Arica) Rock of Cullom, Illinois; eight grandchildren: Kyle (Brittany), Blake, Chet, Cassie, Gabe, Danielle, Addisyn and Bryce; sister, Elaine Kemp of Johnston, sister-in-law, Barb Rock of Atalissa; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews and cousins

    Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Harry Lee, Buck and Bill.

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