Roger Adrian LaRue, Sr., of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the age of 80. Roger was born May 20, 1939, in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Arthur and Rollande (Charest) LaRue.

Roger “Roc” LaRue was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2002, after a successful music career in New York and then in New England region in the late 1950s. After his induction, Roc enjoyed playing Rockabilly shows in Indianapolis, Indiana; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Paris, France; Spain and Hemsby, England. “Baby take ma Back, which he recorded at the age of 17 (1956), has been considered the Rockabilly anthem of the genre’s resurgence in the 80’s, and can often be found on internet auctions, as well as on countless complication CDs by many other Rockabilly artists (along with another of his singles from the same year, “I don’t care if the sun don’t shine”). Roger also enjoyed playing at church and for special occasions with his two sons: Roger, Jr., on drums, and Chris, on piano.

Roger also served in the Army from 1965 To 1967, and was a mechanical draftsman throughout his non-music career.

He is survived by his dearly beloved wife of over 50 years, Patricia; his son Roger Jr., his wife, Shellye, and their children Ty, Alyssa, and JT; his son Chris and his daughter, Camille; his son Mark and his daughter, Alina.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019, at 11:00 AM in Arlington Park Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 - (904) 724-6384.