Lawrence “Larry” Rothrock, 82, of Amarillo, Texas passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
He was born on August 29, 1943, in Princeton, Indiana. Larry was the cherished son of Claude Burtis and Helen Louise Rothrock.
A proud veteran, Larry honorably served his country for four years in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Constellation during the Vietnam War. His time in the service fostered a lifelong spirit of dedication and community.
Larry believed deeply in helping his fellow man, a guiding principle he put into action throughout his life. Whether through charitable giving, personal service, or his professional dedication to the planning and management of affordable housing in the numerous communities where he lived, Larry left a lasting, positive impact on the lives of many.
On May 28, 1970, Larry married the love of his life, Donna June Smith. Together, they built a beautiful, adventure-filled life. Larry and Donna shared a deep passion for travel, exploring the United States extensively and journeying across the globe to visit numerous different countries together.
Larry’s legacy lives on through his family. He is survived by his only daughter, Dai McWhorter; his two grandsons, Connor and Camden McWhorter; and his two half-brothers, Timothy Rothrock and Patrick Rothrock. He brought immense joy, pride and love to all of their lives.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna June; his mother, Helen Louise; his father, Claude Burtis; and his stepmother, Donna Rothrock.
A graveside ceremony will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, Illinois on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with military services by the Mt. Carmel Honor Guard.
Burial will follow the service, and Larry will be laid to rest next to his beloved bride, Donna June Rothrock.
Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rothrock family.
