Charles Rayne Pocock

Charles "Chuck" Pocock, age 87 of Rochester, Indiana died on February 14, 2026 at 6:22 pm at his residence.

Charles Rayne Pocock, Jr. was born on July 27, 1938 in Uhrichsville, Ohio to Charles Rayne Pocock, Sr. and Lenora Mae (Bloom) Pocock.  He graduated from South Side High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1956.

Chuck had lived most of his adult life in Rochester coming from New London, Ohio.  At that time, he worked for Nickles Bakery and transferred to Rochester where he met his wife.  Chuck married Carol Ann Sparks on July 21, 1972 in Rochester, Indiana.  They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his passing.

Chuck's lifetime career was being a salesman, dedicated to each and every one of his endeavors.  These included being a car salesman, an auctioneer, building storage units, owning and managing Manitou Reality and Auction and selling monuments.  Sales was his expertise. 

Among his special interests, he enjoyed traveling to Texas (7 years) and Florida (12 years).  He enjoyed fishing, playing tennis and golfing.  He belonged to the Optimist Club, the Elks Club and the Moose Lodge, all of Rochester, Indiana.  He belonged to the Chevy Vintage Car Club of America.  One of his proudest achievements was restoring a 1953 5-Window Chevrolet pickup truck and painted it red (candy apple) which was his favorite color.  He attended the Rochester Grace Church.

Surviving Charles is his wife: Carol Ann Pocock of Rochester, IN; (3) sons: Charles R. (III) (spouse Tracy) Pocock of Rochester, IN; Jeffrey A. Pocock of San Diego, CA; Todd C. Pocock of Rochester, IN; (2) daughters: Stephanie E. (spouse Jon) Woodworth of Ocean Isle, NC; Charla Richard of Rochester, IN; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Preceding Charles in death are his parents, (2) brothers: William and James Pocock, (1) sister: Mary Ann Forgatch and a son-in-law: Carl Richard.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Rochester Grace Church, 201 W. 7th Street, Rochester, Indiana from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm.

The funeral service will follow the visitation at 1:00 pm at the church.  Rev. Kurt Nichols of the Rochester Grace Church will officiate and burial will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Grace Church Memorial Fund, the Grace Church Youth Fund or the Optimist Club Scholarship Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome.com

The arrangements have been entrusted to the Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, Indiana.     

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