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March 17, 1942-September 12, 2024

“Consider yourself to be God’s cufflink. Walk out of your house every morning reflecting the sun. Smile and say a bright ‘Good Morning’ to everyone you meet. They may not respond, but they hear you. They hear you reach out! Don’t you think we could all do a little reaching out these days?  It’ll make you feel better, and it’s easy!”

Those words were written by Rock nine days before his death. It is just like him to leave us with a last piece of sage advice and if you want to do something to honor his memory then be God’s cufflink for him.   

One of Greenville’s own quietly slipped away from us while at home in Albertville, no doubt gazing at the red barn and cornfield which so inspired him. Rock has joined his parents, A.L. Killough, Sr., Lerline Phelps Killough, and his brother, Dr. William G. Killough in their heavenly gospel choir. What a joyful reunion they must be having!

Rock was born in Greenville and was a 1960 graduate of Greenville High School. After a brief stint in the Army and as a student at both Auburn University and University of Alabama he followed his true love which was his music. His legacy is his songs. He had an uncanny knack for writing about his life experiences in ballads. He was so good at it that many of his songs were recorded by well known Nashville performers. 

He had an enormous amount of friends in the music business and cherished each one. His unique ability to see that every person had something special to offer stayed with him throughout his life. He was humble and found joy in his love for God, his family and friends, his music, nature, his four legged buddy, Tater, and cheering for his beloved Auburn University.   

He leaves behind a sister, Ida Glynn Killough McQueen of Atlanta, Georgia, six nieces, two nephews, seven grand nephews, one grand niece, his faithful dog Tater and a plethora of cousins and friends. 

He was not a perfect man but he was perfect for us. All who knew and loved him are broken hearted and he will be greatly missed. Memorial plans are incomplete; however, if you would like to do something to honor Rock please find a porch made for sitting, sip your favorite beverage, and listen, really listen to one of his songs and what he was saying. He was a true balladeer and story teller for the ages.