Lavon Jay Schrock

LaVon J. Schrock, 68, of Goshen, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Elkhart Hospital following complications from cancer.

He was born August 24, 1953, in Goshen to Joni and Sovina (Miller) Schrock. He married Cynthia Mockler on February 10, 2012 in Goshen.

She survives along with his daughter, Michelle (Carey) West of Valrico, Florida; two step-daughters, Shelby (Aaron) Peterson of Bristol and Emily (Jordan) Fox of Ossian; three grandchildren, Avery and Riley West and Eleanor Fox; his twin brother, LaVern (Connie) Schrock of Goshen and two sisters, Loretta Miller of Goshen and Laureen Gerber of Charlevoix, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry R. Schrock and a sister, Lillian Miller.

His passions in life were his family and driving.  LaVon owned and operated his truck and was known as “Hammer” by all his trucking buddies.  LaVon never knew a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Jefferson Community Church, Goshen. Pastor Ken Hunn will officiate. Burial will follow at Miller 8 Square Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society.