Larry Gordon Stocks

September 17, 2018

Larry Gordon Stocks, of Buford Georgia died peacefully at the age of 69 in the care of his family on September 17, 2018 and is now with our Lord Jesus Christ. Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 10, 1949 to parents Lawrence and Clara (Archibald) Stocks. Larry was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force where he began his career in the IT industry as a computer programmer for 26 years. Larry was diagnosed with FTD (Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia) in his late 40's and fought a long and hard battle for the past 20 years. Even during the struggle Larry touched the hearts and lives of many that surrounded him. Larry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He married his neighbor/childhood sweetheart, Judith Ann Stocks and they were married for 47 years. He was the loving father of Larry James Stocks (Wife, Christy Stocks) and Lisa Ann Shockey (Husband, Kytes Shockey), Grandfather to Madison Stocks, Logan Stocks and Klaire Shockey. Larry especially had a passion for music and loved spending time with his family. He loved being outdoors, hiking and especially the beach. He enjoyed playing racquetball, bowling and crossword puzzles. Larry is also survived by sister, Bonnie Martin, Farmington Hills, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Clara Stocks; sister, Jeanette Hormyak; and brother, James Oliver Stocks. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.