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Robert Rockwood Obituary
He was devoted to his family and his church. He enjoyed photography, woodworking and gospel music. He graduated from Arcade Central High School in 1952, John Brown University in 1956 and Loyola College in Baltimore with a Master of Engineering Science in 1981.
He was an Army veteran and retired as an engineer from Westinghouse Electric in 1991.
Mr. Rockwood is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Marie (Doane) Rockwood; daughters, Julie (Bill) Hellman and Joyce (Mark) Colimore; 2 grandchildren, Erica Hellman and Corey (Layne) Hellman; 3 great grandchildren, Heath, Mabry and Judah Hellman.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be left on the guestbook at mccomasfuneralhome.com.
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Jackie Williams
November 17, 2021
I share in your grief at the loss of your father. He apparently was a very accomplished man and a man of faith. Loving prayer is offered for your comfort and peace.
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