IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Kevin "Rocky"
Brian Rockwell
December 2, 1947 – November 23, 2015
Obituary
Kevin Brian "Rocky" Rockwell, 67, of Columbus, MS passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at his residence.
Visitation will be Friday, November 27, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Mt. Vernon Church, Columbus, MS. A Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 pm with Bro. Josh Daffern officiating and Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing.
Mr. Rockwell was born December 2, 1947 to Elna Pederson Rockwell and the late Charles Rockwell in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from Paul Smith's University, New York and his Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, TX. Mr. Rockwell moved to Columbus from Paramus, New Jersey and has lived here for about 41 years. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Church, Columbus, MS, where he enjoyed Bud Lambert's Men's Small Group. Mr. Rockwell served as a Corporal in the United States Marines from 1968-1970, and he was a Lumber Inspector for Southern Pine Inspection Bureau, where he retired after 23 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, primitive archery, target shooting, hunting, his Harley, his dogs-Moose and Dannie. Mr. Rockwell was also a member of MS Traditional Bowhunters and the NRA. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his daughter-Jennifer Ellen Rockwell.
Mr. Rockwell is survived by his wife-Dianne Rockwell, Columbus, MS; mother-Elna Rockwell, Grand Forks, ND; daughter-Megan (Derrik) Siems, Columbus, MS; sister-Dale Sitler, Saratoga Springs, NY; grandchildren-Rockwell "Little Rocky" Marcel and Kellan Eric Siems; and nephews-Justin (Billie) Sitler and Eric (Shannon) Sitler.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Buzz Soole, Tommy Brownlee, Dan Hanson, Tom Jones, Mark Gillis, Joe Kusar, Joe Minyard, Johnny Bufkin, Bud Lambert, Randy Browne, Buddy Williamson, Employees of Gary's Pawn and Gun, Employees of Lowndes Radial, Mike Bailey, Jim Westendorf, Bob Westendorf, Bud Lambert's Men's Class, Terry Brownlee, Jerry Brownlee, and Roy Whitehead.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, MS Chapter, 405 Fontaine Place, Suite 103, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
Visitation will be Friday, November 27, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Mt. Vernon Church, Columbus, MS. A Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 pm with Bro. Josh Daffern officiating and Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing.
Mr. Rockwell was born December 2, 1947 to Elna Pederson Rockwell and the late Charles Rockwell in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from Paul Smith's University, New York and his Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, TX. Mr. Rockwell moved to Columbus from Paramus, New Jersey and has lived here for about 41 years. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Church, Columbus, MS, where he enjoyed Bud Lambert's Men's Small Group. Mr. Rockwell served as a Corporal in the United States Marines from 1968-1970, and he was a Lumber Inspector for Southern Pine Inspection Bureau, where he retired after 23 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, primitive archery, target shooting, hunting, his Harley, his dogs-Moose and Dannie. Mr. Rockwell was also a member of MS Traditional Bowhunters and the NRA. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his daughter-Jennifer Ellen Rockwell.
Mr. Rockwell is survived by his wife-Dianne Rockwell, Columbus, MS; mother-Elna Rockwell, Grand Forks, ND; daughter-Megan (Derrik) Siems, Columbus, MS; sister-Dale Sitler, Saratoga Springs, NY; grandchildren-Rockwell "Little Rocky" Marcel and Kellan Eric Siems; and nephews-Justin (Billie) Sitler and Eric (Shannon) Sitler.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Buzz Soole, Tommy Brownlee, Dan Hanson, Tom Jones, Mark Gillis, Joe Kusar, Joe Minyard, Johnny Bufkin, Bud Lambert, Randy Browne, Buddy Williamson, Employees of Gary's Pawn and Gun, Employees of Lowndes Radial, Mike Bailey, Jim Westendorf, Bob Westendorf, Bud Lambert's Men's Class, Terry Brownlee, Jerry Brownlee, and Roy Whitehead.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, MS Chapter, 405 Fontaine Place, Suite 103, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
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