Gerry C. Askew, Jr. (Lil Rock) departed from this earth on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1982, to Gerry C. Askew, Sr., and Shirley J. (Hucks) Askew of Portsmouth, VA. Gerry accepted Christ at an early age while attending church with his grandmother, Bernetta. Gerry loved his mother’s cooking, and to let him tell it, nobody could do it better than her. He loved his family and was known for saying something silly to make you laugh. Gerry attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth and recently attended Forty’s College in Richmond, VA, studying to become an HVAC technician. His last job was at Smithfield North, where he was known for taking on tasks that no one else wanted to do.
He was predeceased by a brother, Royton McCoy Hucks; grandparents, James Henry Hucks, Sr. and Bessie Mae Hucks; James and Rosa Hucks-Bland, George C. Askew, Sr.; and Aunt Avis Renee Hucks.
He leaves to cherish his memory: loving parents, Gerry C. Askew, Sr. of Smithfield, VA, and Shirley J. Askew of Portsmouth, VA; and stepfather, Milton Spruill. Two Grandmothers: Mildred Askew of Norfolk, VA, and Burnetta Askew of North Carolina. Five sisters: Avis Sheneal Hucks of Portsmouth, Mattie Johnson of Norfolk, Temeka Knight of Maryland, LaVarnia “LeeLee” Askew of Newport News, and Immecca Benson of Georgia. Four uncles: James Austin of Norfolk, James H. Hucks Jr, and Alonzo Hucks of Portsmouth, VA, George Askew Jr. of Concord, NC, Ramon Thompson of Minneapolis, MN. Eight Aunties: Vivian Hucks and Gingsen Hucks of Portsmouth, Tamara Raynor (Jonathan) of Minneapolis, MN, Gale Wallace of Concord NC, Glenda Askew of Norfolk, Gwendolyn (Jay) Hucks of Bertie County, NC, Gwen Kathy Askew of Norfolk, Felicia Dixon of Apex NC; a special Aunt; Delois Grant (Boot), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Gerry had devoted longtime friends, Tasha Chavis of Newport News, Tiffany Parrish of Norfolk, and Tina Parker of Chicago, Illinois.
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Ms Janice Rawls says
July 6, 2025 at 8:38 amThere is nothing I can say the will soothe the passing of your dear son. I will pray for his soul and ask God to heal your pain and alleviate your sorrow, to give your strength a boost. I’m asking that Christ apply peace and serenity to your grief and allow you to begin the healing process. Amen.
Tasha says
July 8, 2025 at 9:50 amI was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of my good friend. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May the family find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and peace in the memories you all hold close.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy
Tasha C.
Niecy says
July 8, 2025 at 9:13 pmLil Rock or “Rock” as you would correct me as a man, your goofiness will truly be missed. You took nothing serious and loved to just clown around. My prayer is that you watch over your love ones, especially your mom. She is hurting, but knows you are now with the Father. Until we meet again, Fly High Cousin. Love Niecy
Gale Askew says
July 9, 2025 at 3:55 amI am praying for hope, strength, endurance and love in this time of mourning for Shirley Hucks and family.
“May you find comfort in the memories you shared with your son Lil Rock.” “Thinking of you as you remember and celebrate the life of Lil Rock.”
Gale Askew
Cabarrus County
Forte says
July 9, 2025 at 12:56 pmSorry for your loss… praying for the f6