David Paul Pocock, Jr.

David Paul Pocock, Jr., 61, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center after a brief illness. He was born on December 30, 1964 in Buffalo, New York to the late David Paul Pocock, Sr. and Patricia Ann DePasquale Pocock. He has made Lake City his home since 1998, moving here from the Jacksonville Area. He was a US Navy Veteran and specialized in Aviation Mechanics. He worked for Boeing for a little over 12 years after leaving the Navy after 4 years of honorable service. He was more of a homebody, who enjoyed tending to his yard, growing a garden, watching football, old western movies, playing his guitar, and also going to concerts.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 34 years, Sharon Pocock of Lake City; daughter, Lorianne Marie Cox (Jay) of Providence; and his brother, Daniel Franklin Pocock (Linda) of Hamburg, NY. Four grandchildren, Jayson, Alice, Lillian and Owen Cox; along with many nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service for Mr. Pocock will be conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 A.M in the Gateway-Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel with Pastor AJ McManaman officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service in the chapel of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction and care of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. US HWY 441, Lake City, FL, 32025, 386-752-1954. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.