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Ellis ROCKSWOLD Obituary

ROCKSWOLD, Ellis G. "Rock" Ellis G. "Rock" Rockswold died 21 Jun 2016 at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was 77 years old. Born in 1939 in Valley City, ND, Rock is the son of the late Selmer E. and Florence M. Belling Rockswold. He married Mirtie A. Skow 24 Nov 1962. Rock served seven and a half years as a decorated US Army aviator, flying two tours of duty in Vietnam, retiring as Major in 1970. Rock's joy was flying for Delta Airlines; he retired Captain of the B-767 in May 1999, serving the company 29 years. Survivors include his wife, Mirtie; his daughter Michelle K. Armstrong (Tom) and grandchildren Erica L. and Patrick T. Armstrong of Salt Lake City; his daughter Brenda L. Rockswold Ross (Brian) of Snellville; his sister Carol D. Weiler and brother Steven B. Rockswold (Faye) of ND. Memorial will be held 3pm 10 Jul 2016 at Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr, Atlanta, GA. Memorial contributions are welcome at the Salvation Army, donate.salvationarmyusa.org.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 29, 2016.

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LaRon Croft

July 18, 2016

Rocky had more substance in his little finger than many have in entirety. Mirtie and Rocky have been our friends for over 50 years. Love them both and are heartbroken over his death.
LaRon and Dale Croft
Dayton, NV

July 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed being around your husband.
Pat Howe

July 1, 2016

Dear Mirtie ... For Every Tear You Shed, We Say a Prayer. Michael and I were so saddened to hear of Rocky's passing. My sister, Nancy, always took delight in telling stories about Rocky when they flew together at Delta. We're so glad we had the opportunity to finally meet you both. His smile and the twinkle in his eye will always be remembered.

Randey & Michael Hardick
Henderson, Nevada

Aubrey Hair

July 1, 2016

Dear Mrs. Rockswold,
I am very saddened to hear about Rocky's passing. We flew together on the 767 many years ago as I have been retired almost 20 years. He was a good stick and very pleasant to work with.
Sincerely,
Aubrey Hair MD-11 Capt rt 1996

June 30, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John Cowherd

June 30, 2016

Dear Mirtie,
I was so saddened to hear about the
passing of Rocky. As a flight training
planner at Delta, I had the pleasure of
working with Rocky. I always looked forward
to talking with him at work. He was always
kind and considerate to all those around
him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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