William Julian Rock, 66, of Columbia, died on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. Julian was born on Dec. 12, 1945, in Rock Hill, S.C. He was a graduate of Winthrop Training School and The Citadel, as well as having proudly served in the U.S. Navy. A lifelong Episcopalian, Julian had been a member Saint John’s Episcopal Church for over 20 years and, at the time of his death, had been a member of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church for nearly 15 years. Julian had a great love for his family and every aspect of the outdoors. Julian is survived by his wife, Jane Collier “”Collie”” Crum Rock of Columbia; treasured daughter, Sarah Katherine Rock of Charleston; beloved daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Kevin Kirkland and their children, Lillian Elise and Hayden Patricia, all of Irmo; special stepdaughters, Neally (Parker) Lewis, Jane (Carey) Humphries and Elliott Turnbull; step-grandchildren, Will, Molly and Janie; a brother, Hugh (Betsy) Rock of Rock Hill; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Julian was preceded in death by his parents, Otho Hugh Rock and Elise Ohlandt Rock. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia, with the Rev. Father J. Fletcher Montgomery officiating and assisted by the Rev. Canon John Philip Purser. Tags: 1969
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