Vernon R. Rock Jr. of Chester

Vernon R. Rock Jr. 74, of Chester, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at his home in Chester.

He was born to Vernon J. Sr. and Doris (nee Schackett) Rock on April 15, 1944 in Monroe, Michigan. Vernon and Nancy Stowe got married in Pinckneyville, Illinois and have been married for 42 years. She survives.

Vernon was a superintendent at the Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Rock; six children, Vicki Pericolosi (Bruce Bradley), Greg Rock, Shelley (Claude) Rains, Joe (Michelle) Rock, Shane (April) Rock, and Shanon (Jamie) James; four siblings, Dorothy Rock, Brenda (Joey) Wilkerson, Pam (Tim) Robinson and Jeff (Angie) Rock; 15 grandchildren, three of which are currently serving in the Armed Forces; 11 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Vernon J. Rock III; and two siblings, Marjorie Ellen and Dennis Rock.

A private graveside service will be held at Monday, May 7, 2018 at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, with Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family. To view this obituary and sign the register book visit www.pmfh.net.