Patrick Rothrock Obituary Patrick Andrew Rothrock March 24, 1941 － July 21, 2023 Norfolk － Patrick Andrew Rothrock, 82, passed away July 21, 2023. He was a native of Raleigh, NC and was a son of the late Thomas Hardy Rothrock and Ella Ruth Williams Rothrock. Pat had been a resident of Norfolk, VA for the last 58 years. Pat attended Campbell University to study horticulture and proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Norfolk Wholesale Floral and managed several Hardee‚Äôs locations. He retired as Maintenance Manager for Breezy Point Apartments in Norfolk. As a younger man, Pat loved throwing darts and bowling, excelling in both. He was the self-proclaimed backgammon champion at all the Johnson family events. Competition was always fierce. Pat‚Äôs love of horticulture was evident by the beautiful flowers he grew and the koi pond he designed for their back yard. He loved to tinker and always had a project or was working on a new design for just about anything. His impish smile/smirk and sparkling blue eyes were magnetic. No one was better at sarcastic humor or blonde jokes than Pat. The blonde jokes were usually good naturedly aimed at his sister-in-law, Joan Pavlina. His quick wit and comebacks were some of his most loved characteristics. Conversations with Pat were never dull. Pat was predeceased by his parents Thomas Hardy and Ruth Rothrock, a brother Thomas Hardy Rothrock, Jr. and a precious daughter, Kara Ruth Rothrock. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 57 years, Rachel Kay Johnson Rothrock, a brother, Herold Rothrock (Shannon), a sister, Sarah Rothrock Barbour, a sister-in-law, Joan Johnson Pavlina (Gene Edwards) and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held for the family at a later date. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jul. 26, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Patrick-Rothrock 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/patrick-rothrock-obituary?id=52548128 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Patrick Andrew Rothrock, 82, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away 21 July 2023. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at Norfolk Wholesale Floral and Hardees. Pat was predeceased by his parents, brother, and daughter. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, siblings, sister-in-law, and nieces/nephews. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A celebration of life was held for the family at a later date in 2023. ### The Edited Obituary Patrick Andrew Rothrock, 82, passed away 21 July 2023 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and was a son of the late Thomas Hardy Rothrock and Ella Ruth Williams Rothrock. Pat had been a resident of Norfolk, Virginia for the last 58 years. Pat attended Campbell University to study horticulture and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Norfolk Wholesale Floral and managed several Hardees locations. He retired as Maintenance Manager for Breezy Point Apartments in Norfolk. As a younger man, Pat loved throwing darts and bowling, excelling in both. He was the self-proclaimed backgammon champion at all the Johnson family events. Competition was always fierce. Pat's love of horticulture was evident by the beautiful flowers he grew and the koi pond he designed for their backyard. He loved to tinker and always had a project or was working on a new design for just about anything. His impish smile/smirk and sparkling blue eyes were magnetic. No one was better at sarcastic humor or blonde jokes than Pat. The blonde jokes were usually good naturedly aimed at his sister-in-law, Joan Pavlina. His quick wit and comebacks were some of his most loved characteristics. Conversations with Pat were never dull. Pat was predeceased by his parents Thomas Hardy and Ruth Rothrock, a brother Thomas Hardy Rothrock, Jr. and a precious daughter, Kara Ruth Rothrock. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 57 years, Rachel Kay Johnson Rothrock, a brother, Herold Rothrock (Shannon), a sister, Sarah Rothrock Barbour, a sister-in-law, Joan Johnson Pavlina (Gene Edwards) and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held for the family at a later date. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Patrick Andrew Rothrock | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 82 | | Birth | 24 March 1941; Raleigh, NC | | Death | 21 July 2023; Norfolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence. | |-----------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Patrick Andrew Rothrock | Decedent | Norfolk, VA | | Rachel Kay Johnson Rothrock | Spouse | Norfolk, VA | | Thomas Hardy Rothrock | Parent | -- | | Ella Ruth Williams Rothrock | Parent | -- | | Kara Ruth Rothrock | Predeceased Child | -- | | Thomas Hardy Rothrock, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Herold Rothrock | Sibling | -- | | Sarah Rothrock Barbour | Sibling | -- | | Joan Johnson Pavlina | Sister-in-law | -- | | Gene Edwards | Brother-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Pat attended Campbell University to study horticulture. 2. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. 3. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Norfolk Wholesale Floral and managed several Hardees locations. 4. He retired as Maintenance Manager for Breezy Point Apartments in Norfolk. 5. Pat loved throwing darts and bowling, excelling in both. 6. He was the self-proclaimed backgammon champion at all the Johnson family events. 7. Pat's love of horticulture was evident by the beautiful flowers he grew and the koi pond he designed for their backyard. 8. He loved to tinker and always had a project or was working on a new design for just about anything. 9. Pat was known for his impish smile/smirk and sparkling blue eyes. 10. He was skilled at sarcastic humor and blonde jokes.