Leon Wilson Strock, Jr.

LEXINGTON - Leon Wilson Strock, Jr., passed away peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife, Myra, and his family. Known to all as Strock, he was born November, 13, 1946 to Leon W. Strock, Sr. and Freddie Patrick Strock. He married his wife, Myra Harper, July 18, 1970. They had three sons, Leon Wilson Strock, III, (Rebecca) of Lexington, Benjamin Harper Strock, (Stacey) of Lexington and Andrew Patrick Strock of Denver CO; sisters, Sylvia Worley of The Villages, FL, Gail Long (Ken) of Lexington; brother, Larry Strock (Janis) of Chapin.

Strock grew up as a member of Incarnation Lutheran Church in Columbia before transferring to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church after moving to Lexington. He served as head usher for many years. Strock was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1967-1971. He was a brother of the Lexington Masonic Lodge #152. He was the owner operator of Strock Tire of Columbia until 1981, and also the owner operator of Trojan Signs until his death.

There are people that God only made one of a kind. Strock was that man. He was a huge influence on many. He was a dependable, happy man that never met a stranger. He loved having his family and friends around enjoying good music, good food and cheer. He enjoyed the laughter and company of little children and sharing teaching moments. He taught his boys everything he thought they needed in life. He had the gift of gab, always telling a joke. He enjoyed fly fishing, boating, cars, motorcycles and many activities, but his absolute passion was airplanes, airplanes, airplanes. Strock had several planes with his most recent love being “The Baby Ace”. He served as president of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 242 and Treasurer of the Treetop Flyers. He was instrumental in creating the Young Eagles program with the EAA. He acted as scout master for troop #306 with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. Strock was a friend to all and truly one of a kind. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the building fund at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church or a charity of one’s choice. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.