Cecil Rockhold

ROCKHOLD, CECIL L. Cecil L. Rockhold, a long time resident of Roswell, NM passed away at home, April 14, 2011. He was born September 7, 1918 to Henry and Lena Rockhold in Union Star, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Katherine Dunn and two brothers, Luther Rockhold M.D., and Henry Rockhold, Jr.

He was survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean M. Rockhold, son, Cecil L. Rockhold, Jr. and wife Shirley Gallegos of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Margaret M. Elliott of Roswell, two grandchildren, Christopher Rockhold of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Sarah Jean Elliott of Helena, Montana. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Cecil served his country in WWII as part of the Army Medical Field Staff in Italy. He was a member of the Presbyterian Synod of the Southwest and a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Roswell.

Cecil was President of the Roswell Knife and Fork club for several years and was a volunteer at Eastern New Mexico Hospital Cancer Center. He was an active member in the Kiwanis of Roswell and enjoyed participating in the annual Pancake Breakfast for many years.

He was employed at Southwestern Public Service from 1951 until his retirement in 1976. After retirement he and Jean enjoyed traveling, spending time with their grandchildren and attending annual Army Reunions.

Services will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon reception will follow In the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu o flowers, donations may be made to the Historical Society for Southeastern New Mexico, 200 North Lea, Roswell, New Mexico 88201.

Friends may pay respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

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