Date Created: 06/28/2017
Last Updated: 01/24/2018

In loving memory of Burnes W Rock
11/9/1946 - 6/16/2017

Location: Irving, Texas

Visits: 175,680

November 9, 1946 - June 16, 2017

Burnes W. Rock, 70 of Irving, Texas passed away on June 16, 2017 at Baylor Irving from congestive heart failure.
Rock was born November 9, 1946 in Merced, California to Patty and Jim Rock. He was a firefighter for 11 years with the Mesquite Fire Department and spent 38 years at Central Freight lines where he received multiple service & safe driving awards. Rock was an avid golfer and also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. He was a member of the American Legion Post 231. Street tacos from Harry Hines and Miller Lite were his favorite to consume.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Rock; 5 children; 9 grandchildren; lots of nieces and nephews and friends from all walks of life, he never met a stranger.
Extended parts of his family were his coworkers from Central Freight Line, American Legion, Mesquite Fire Department and bar buddies.
A service for Rock will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home chapel in Irving, Texas at 3:00 pm.
Family will be receiving friends and family starting at 2:00 pm.
A reception will be held after the service at Po’ Melvins, 4070 N Belt Line Road #100, Irving, Texas. 972.255.3919. www.pomelvins.com

“I don’t do space book” “I’ll drink to that!”
Rock had a good life!

 
 
 
 

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From: Cindy Boyer Friday, April 20, 2018
Dear Beth & family, I’m very sorry for the sad loss of your beloved husband Burnes. Though I don’t know you, and I didn’t know your dear husband Burnes, please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family in your painful loss. I would like to share with you what continues to bring me comfort in the most painful losses of my life in the hope that you will find some additional comfort. I think about the fact that they’re not suffering in any way, and that means a lot to me! And I look forward to seeing and being with them again when they’re resurrected back to life here on the earth that will be restored to Paradise conditions! I hope to be here then to welcome them each back to life with a close and loving hug! My beloved Mom and Dad and my beloved youngest brother who died suddenly and very unexpectedly at age 51. Acts 24:15 promises “that there is going to be a resurrection.” Ecclesiastes 9:11b explains why many die, that “time and unexpected events (Or, “unforeseen occurrence”) overtake them all.” Our loving God doesn’t cause sad things to happen to our loved ones, as James 1:13 shows. Revelation 21:4 give us the wonderful promise for the near future of no pain or death! Psalms 37:10, 11, 29 help us realize that many will upon being resurrected, be welcomed back to life by their loved ones! Then “the meek will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace to live forever here on the earth when it’s restored to paradise conditions! Then life will be like our Creator meant for life to be! Perfect peace and harmony; even the animals will be safe and peaceful as Isaiah 11:6-9 shows. Romans 15:4 shows that we can find true comfort in God’s written Word. Please look at JW.ORG for more comfort. Take care. Sincerely Yours, Cindy Boyer



From: Regina and Beverly Atkinson Saturday, February 24, 2018
Jesus taught that someday "all those in the memorial tombs" will be resurrected. (John 5:28) Jehovah is the Creator of all life. Should it be hard to believe that he can re-create life? Of course, much would depend on Jehovah's memory. Can he remember our dead loved ones? Countless trillions of stars fill the universe, yet God knows the name of each one! (Isaiah 40:26) So Jehovah God can remember our dead loved ones in every detail, and he is ready to restore them to life.



From: Alisha Washington Wednesday, October 25, 2017
I just wanted to leave my condolences and a comforting scripture. John 5:28 reads- 'Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." This speaks of a resurrection of our dead loved ones. I know you don't know me but you and the family will be in my prayers. When you have a chance, please visit jw.org for some more comforting information that really helped me during the passing of my mother.



From: Beth Rock Friday, June 30, 2017
Jennifer Poland · Friends with Holly Ann and 2 others I'm SO sorry!June 16 at 12:06pm Patti Rene Underwood-Neely So sorry Beth prayers to you n your family June 16 at 12:29pm Stevie Jones Oh Beth , I am so sorry about rocko I am glad I seen him before I left the cottage,he wasn't looking good, he will be missed by Bob and I , so sorry 😂 June 16 at 12:30pm Beth Meeks-Rock Thank you Steve-he loved y'all he was at peace talked a lot yesterday June 16 at 9:16pm Robert G Jones I am so sorry Beth. We have lost one of the finest men I had the honor to call my friend. I will miss him greatly. Let us know if you need anything.June 16 at 12:32pm Beth Meeks-Rock Thank You he thought the same about you! Love you guys June 16 at 9:16pm Debbie Troquille So sorry Beth he is in good place no more pain. June 16 at 12:43pm Francine Loveless Cloud I'm so sorry for your loss.June 16 at 1:12pm Tammy Layman Josey Oh Beth I'm so sorry to read this 😢 Sending prayers your way for comfort & understanding Big hugs my friend 😘 June 16 at 1:41pm Billy Davis So sorry Beth sending prayers 🙏 June 16 at 1:50pm Denise Sorsby Campbell Shedd Prayers. Very sorry for your loss 🙏 June 16 at 1:52pm Dani Lach Mumby Sending prayers... June 16 at 2:37pm Genevieve Troquille Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him . May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.June 16 at 3:07pm Debbie Conway Wilkerson So sorry Beth. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers June 16 at 3:31pm Paul Knight So sorry for your loss.June 16 at 4:29pm Donita Colgrove Winters I'm so sorry Beth. What can I say about Rock other than he was special. He's at peace, no more suffering. If we can do anything please let us know. Love you! June 16 at 4:34pm Beth Meeks-Rock Thank you Donita - you and Gary was very special to him he never forgot y'all standing by him when he needed it the most! June 16 at 9:23pm Donita Colgrove Winters We love him. Both of you. Brent Thompson So sorry Beth Rock was A great guy Deep condolences June 16 at 5:36pm Thumper Texoma My heart is heavy with the loss of Rock. My prayers are for comfort for you and the family. I will remember Rock with all the fun times we had like all the New Years Day golf outings at Texoma Lodge. Stay up all night and start playing before they even opened. Rest In Peace brother. I will never forget the friendship we enjoyed.😔 June 16 at 5:48pm Beth Meeks-Rock He never forgot those times either! June 16 at 9:25pm Mary Bishop Casper So sorry for your loss!!!🙏🏻 ❤️ June 16 at 6:18pm Rory Dunkle My condolences with ur loss to rock he has no pain now Beth he was a good man that you ❤️ love he won't be forgotten June 16 at 6:28pm Kenny Corley I'm sorry to hear that June 16 at 6:32pm L Colette Troquille Terry I'm so sorry. Prayers for you. Ronnie Gaetz Sorry for you're loss, prayers for you're family June 16 at 8:15pm Phyllis Bent Sorry for your loss Beth Meeks-Rock my prayers for you and your family. June 16 at 8:44pm Shana Rasberry So sorry for your loss June 16 at 10:08pm Margil Cantu Sorry to hear the sad news Beth Meeks-Rock God has another angel 😇 in heaven. Lord Jesus hold brother Rock in your arms Amen 🙏 June 16 at 11:44pm Debra Coody Prayers June 17 at 4:26am Debbie Troquille Uncle Ken is offshore he won't be back probably couple more weeks he said to tell you he loves you.June 17 at 7:59am Patrick Kominczak So sorry for your loss Beth. Thoughts & prayers for you & your family Charles Dunn Sorry to hear Beth. Praying for you and your family. June 18 at 12:40pm James Herrera Wright May the Lord put peace and calm in you heart during this time of loss June 18 at 2:03pm Duraih Preston Smithizzle · Friends with Elizabeth Ann ♡♡♡♡♡ June 18 at 2:38pm Denise Sorsby Campbell Shedd Sorry for your loss Beth. Praying for you and your family June 19 at 5:05pm



From: Beth Rock Friday, June 30, 2017
Vicki Hebert So sorry Beth. I know he is at peace and his favorite mother in law is with him. Good man and very caring soul. Will miss him. Love to the family 🙏🏻 June 16 at 9:55am Joan Buehler Hunt Prayers June 16 at 10:12am Sherman Brown So sorry Cuz I love y'all and I pray God to please touch you and family in this time of need soo sorry June 16 at 10:12am JimmyDale Corley Jr. Hey Beth I am so VERY SORRY & will keep you all in OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!! I LOVE YOU & PRAY GOD gives you PEACE & COMFORT!! June 16 at 10:19am Lucy Gomez I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the family. June 16 at 10:22am Steve Owens My deepest condolences Beth. I will keep you in my prayers. June 16 at 10:46am Frank Stevens Prayers for you and the family! June 16 at 10:55am Kathy Cruse Beth my heart goes out to you I know you have been going thur a lots . I am all ways her for you if you need me are if there is any thing I can do for you . We love you so much. June 16 at 11:08am Liz Davis Sorry for you loss Beth Meeks-Rock June 16 at 11:19am Kari Fulenchek Im sorry for ur loss we will keep yall n our prayers June 16 at 11:35am Tammy Self Bivens I'm sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family June 16 at 11:42am Sam Saltal So sorry for your loss June 16 at 11:43am



From: Beth Rock Friday, June 30, 2017
Michael Meeks Sorry. We love you and all prayers for you. I sent you a message with our number if you need us for anything. June 16 at 8:25am Paula Hermelyn Beth,I'm so sorry for your loss. Big hugs for you! 🙏🏼 June 16 at 8:26am Darren Olson Oh my so sorry June 16 at 8:30am Ann McPherson Johnson So sorry Beth, you will be in my prayers. June 16 at 8:38am Robbie Roy-Youngblood I am so sorry. Prayers June 16 at 8:42am Sonya Brown So sorry to hear this Beth, sending prayers and our love! June 16 at 8:43am Kimberly Louise Mcpherson Degroat Sad news, praying for all Ruth Youngblood Beth, Don and I are so sorry for your loss. Rock was a loving and caring person. RIP Rock. We are here Beth we love u. June 16 at 8:55am Delia Silva My deepest condolences sweet Beth 🙏 June 16 at 9:04am LuAnn Gordon Wright Oh Beth, I'm So sorry. Praying for you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know. RIP Rock. June 16 at 9:06am Diane Reed I'm so sorry Beth. Love and prayers. June 16 at 9:08am Lauri Crockett Beth, I am so sorry. Love, prayers and big hugs. June 16 at 9:38am Lisa My heart breaks for y'all!! Sending my love, prayers and sympathy!! May God give y'all peace and comfort!!! June 16 at 9:52am Norma McPherson-Caudill Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. June 16 at 9:52am



From: Beth Rock Friday, June 30, 2017
Lester Meeks I am so sorry to hear. June 16 at 7:32am Belinda-Burnett N Paul-Wright So sorry for your loss. June 16 at 7:35am Brent Allen Ercanbrack I'm so sorry. If you need anything just let me know. Hugs June 16 at 7:36am Justin Meeks I am so sorry to hear June 16 at 7:38am Henry Reyna Oh no Beth. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. June 16 at 7:45am Sandy Moon hugs and prayers for you and yours... June 16 at 7:46am Kathy Stockton Gray So sorrry! June 16 at 7:47am Becky Schulze Stiltner So sorry. June 16 at 7:50am Lenore Troquille R prayers r with all of y'all. Rip Rock. We all loved you. June 16 at 8:06am Carolyn Troquille So very sorry to hear this..Prayers for you and your family June 16 at 8:11am Aimee Tort Oh no...I'm so sorry to hear this. You and the girls are in my prayers June 16 at 8:20am



From: Beth Rock Friday, June 30, 2017
Denise Stokes I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers up 🙏 🌹 Sonya Brown So sorry we couldn't be there Beth, the service looked so beautiful from the pics. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. Love ya ☺ Shelly Heiken Thank you Phyllis, it was very very nice June 25 2:07pm Shelly Heiken Take good care of your mom June 25 at 2:08pm Phyllis McPherson Always Mary Proudy prayers June 26 at 6:29am Shelly Heiken Very nice June 26 at 8:37am Lenore Troquille The nicest and most respectful guy that I hv known in my life. He was an awesome man. Lots of love. Rip Rock June 26 at 6:12pm Wlodarczyk-Brown Kelly Beth, your hubby was born in my hometown and you never told me! June 22 at 2:08pm Cathy Fenner Corley Very sorry for your loss, Beth. June 22 2:22pm Shelly Heiken Nice picture of bubba thank you Beth June 22 2:38pm Ofelia Dunn Very sorry for you loss .you look so beautiful in that picture together with him June 22 at 3:40pm Eddie Hudnall Taylor I'm sorry Beth. God be with u both June 20 11:56am Bettie Hudnall Beautiful people both heart and soul June 20 2:21pm Dewana Troquille My heart goes out to u ... love u June 20 at 2:28pm :( Lenore Troquille Ain't that the truth. They don't make men like Rock anymore. He was soooo respectful of everyone. The boys always looked forward to seeing him at the reunions. When they were younger the wld always ask if he was going to be there. He will be missed June 21 at 10:24am Marsha Meeks This is such a sweet picture of y'all!! He was a good man...~Hugs and love~ June 21 at 8:39pm JimmyDale Corley Jr. One of the finest Gentleman & Friend I ever had the Pleasure of meeting & being part of our family!! HEAVAN gained & Angel & Rock will be TRULY & DEEPLY MISSED!! June 18 9:32am



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Kathy Cruse~ A great picture of Rock . Beth I am so heart broken for you . For the lost of Rock . I am lost for words to say to make you feel better . All I can say is we Love you so very much . And will be praying for you all . · June 22 at 2:07pm ·



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
JimmyDale Corley Jr. Oh I'm so very sorry Beth Meeks-Rock, Heaven gained & Angel!! Rock meant so much to me & our entire family!! He was one of the most AMAZING guys. You meet and get the PRIVILEGE to know very few people like Rock!! We all were lucky enough to have him as part of our family!! BETH I AM SO VERY SORRY!! He will be TRULY & DEEPLY MISSED!! I Love you & please let me know if there is anything I can do!! Love you all!! · June 16 at 10:00am



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Phyllis Bent June 22, 2017 3:50PM Sorry for your loss Beth. My sympathy and prayers for you and your family. Phyllis Bent



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Jo Quist June 22, 2017 3:05PM Angel on earth now angel in heaven with so many precious moments. Always ready with helping hand and heart and touched many lives will miss him dearly. He was there thru my Charmin' Charlie's final days for me and also there for mom thru her illness as had illness of his own yet continued to do for others. I will always love him & good thing my sister met him first ♥️



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Kelly Wlodarczyk-Brown June 22, 2017 2:07PM Beth (and family), my deepest condolences, I only met Rock once but I could tell he was a good man, and a caring man. May this time be filled with blessings and good memories or good times.



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Gary Winters June 24, 2017 1:52PM RIP Rock. Will never forget all the good times fishing, golfing and all the good times working snd playing at the Legion.



From: Beth Rock Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Westley Bachmeyer June 22, 2017 4:38PM Rock, I remember first meeting you how intimidated I was. I saw a rough, hardened man. Over time I learned the true you-loving, caring, willing to help anyone for nothing. I will never forget you and all you have done for family. I am a better person for knowing you and being around you. May your Rest In Peace sir.



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