Larry Eltin Gillock, 75, of Russell Springs, KY went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2024. He was born in Moscow, Ohio on December 7, 1948, one of nine children to Heron and Olivine Gillock.
Larry worked at BorgWarner 23 years in Bellwood, IL, several years as a supervisor. On vacations, he brought his family to Lake Cumberland where he fell in love with the lake and Striper fishing. He met Tim Tarter of Nancy's Guide Service, and the journey began. Larry & Brenda, his wife, built Lake Pointe Motel and Cabins. Many charters were booked at Lake Pointe. Then, Larry and Brenda purchased Timber Pointe, M & M Lodge, and built beautiful Wolf Creek Resort Park by the old Alligator Marina. Larry was a visionary; he could look at a piece of land and envision what he could do. Larry spent many years volunteering for the community of Russell County. He helped with the ABC Foundation, Catch A Rainbow Fishing Derby, and was instrumental in the upgrades to Hatchery Creek at Wolf Creek Dam. Larry was on the Russell County Tourism Board for 5 years. He was proud of organizing the stay for the Professional Walleye Trail Pro Anglers tournament on Lake Cumberland. In addition, Larry was honored by the Russell County Chamber of Commerce for a great idea when they were going to build a factory in Mexico, and he recommended them to bring it to Russell County. They took his recommendation and brought GGF, an airplane parts factory to Russell Springs, KY. The Chamber of Commerce awarded Larry with a plaque of gratitude for his great idea.
Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Russell Springs.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Brenda Gillock of Russell Springs, KY
1 daughter: Angela Renee Glover of Russell Springs, KY
2 sons: Larry Marcus Gillock (Lisa) and Brandon Keith Gillock, both of Russell Springs, KY
1 brother: Herlin Gillock of Liberty, KY
1 sister: Wilma Owens of Fort Myers, FL
5 grandchildren: Kristen Snyder, Sarah Ogle, Heather Hunter, Shawn Gillock and Justin Gillock
Funeral Service: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Monday at the funeral home
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
