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George Pocock Obituary
78, passed away at this home in Mathews, Va. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, surrounded by his loved ones. George was born on Oct. 19, 1932 to Ralph and Rosa Pocock in Uhrichsville, Ohio. He graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1951. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and played football on behalf of the Air Force in the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl All-Star Military Bowl game. George was preceded in death by parents, Rosa and Ralph Pocock; daughter, Lori Kay Borbas; and twin granddaughters.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Linda Carol Pocock of Mathews, Va.; his son, George R. "Chip" (Pamela) Pocock, II of North Carolina; daughters, Stephanie (Ward) Trainor, Ashley (Greg) Robins and Lora Hicks, all of Virginia; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and one brother, Alfred (Carol) Pocock of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. George spent over 50 years servicing the specialized commercial insurance needs of customers. He was owner and President of Construction Insurance Agency, in Manassas, Va. He was an avid community servant having been instrumental in the founding and early operation of the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department where he also served as its first President. As a result of his efforts he was named recipient of the Herbert C. Hunter Citizen Award. He served as President of the Virginia State Jaycees as well as Administrative National Director and lifetime member of the Jaycees. He served as director of the Northern Virginia Independent Insurance Agents Association. Most recently George held a seat on the Steel Erectors Association of America Board of Directors, and was honored in 2006 with its highest lifetime achievement, the William Davis Service Award, in recognition for his dedication and service to the construction industry. George was an avid outdoorsman who treasured the waters of the Chesapeake Bay region and all that it had to offer. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to those who have remembered George in their thoughts and prayers during his brief illness.
Visitation will be at the Pocock Home, 311 Mill Point Road, Hudgins, VA 23076, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011. The funeral will also be held at the residence at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1. Arrangements by Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews.
Foster-Faulkner, 804-725-2141
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Shirley Daniel
July 1, 2011
With deepest sympathy at the loss of such a wonderful man. George had a big heart and was kindess itself. He will be missed by all who knew him
Ann Evans
June 30, 2011
Chip, Stephanie and family,
I have been thinking of each of you ever since I learned of your father's death. But the memories of him brings smiles to my face and chuckles from with in.. He was such a wonderful person. He would tease me at horse shows and embarrass me whenever he could too.. I know you will find comfort in knowing how many people admired and respected Mr. Pocock. His love of life with his big heart will forever be remembered by me and many others. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the fondest ways. Love to each of you.
June 30, 2011
TO THE FAMILY, GEORGE WAS SUCH A LOVING MAN WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY. NO ONE WAS A STRANGER. HIS FRIENDLY WAYS, SMILE AND HIS LOVE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE MISSED. A GREAT MAN WITH A HEART BIGGER THAN LIFE ITSELF HAS LEFT US, BUT HE WILL FOREVER LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. WITH LOVE PAM POTTS
Fred & Roberta Wolfe
June 30, 2011
Please accept our sincere sympathy upon hearing of the passing of George Pocock, Sr. George was an outstanding athlete at Uhrichsville High School, who was coached by my father, Clayton "Pete" Wolfe. I also have many wonderful childhood memories of visits to the Pocock cottage at Tappan Lake with Rose, Ralph, Al, and George.. . and the many Lions Club Rose Days at Twin City Greenhouse.
May God bless the entire Pocock family during this time of grief. Take confort in knowing that George Sr. was an outstanding citizen that lived life to the fullest, and really made a positive impact during his life on earth.
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