Fred L. LaRock

The gifts that are expressed, by one and all is the true meaning of what it was to know Fred LaRock. There are no dim lights, only burning embers of his star in heaven which shines so bright. Kris Kingsbury

Linda and I send to the LaRock family our deepest sympathies and prayers. We first met Fred during LL All-star competition, and he always presented himself as a professional, both, on and off the field. Later, Fred and several others built the LL organization into a very solid group, and as the new District Administrator the Valley became one of our very dependable organizations with which to hold tournaments. We are so very saddened to read of Fred's passing. His hearty laughs will be missed...

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Fred. Is impact on Harwood students over the years will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with you at this time

My first memory of Fred is watching Harwood Softball when I was in Little League. I knew I wanted to be a part of that family. They worked hard together on the field and they played hard together off the field.
After some pleading Fred agreed to let me on the ASA team as a catcher (I hated catching, but I wanted to be on the team so badly I would take anything I could get.) And at that point I needed to show Fred that I was worth having around!
It wasn't the first game I played in,...

My condolences to the entire LaRock family. You can all rest assured that the river of tears being shed for Fred is equal parts sadness that is gone and joy for having known him. Many of us knew Fred as a softball coach but he was more than that. While he may have been developing young athletes on the surface, his lessons extended far beyond the playing field. He instilled in his players the ability to think just a little bit more deeply, fight just a little bit harder and ultimately be...

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY .I FEEL LIKE I KNOW LITTE BIT ABOUT HIM FOR ED SINCERELY
THOMASENA CORNWELL
PS I IN ED LAROCK SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Bill and Cindy Gabaree

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.