Donnie Jay Rockwell

Donnie Jay Rockwell obituary, Chadbourn, NC

Donnie Jay Rockwell

Donnie Rockwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Worthington Funeral Home - Chadbourn on Mar. 11, 2026.
Donnie Jay Rockwell, 51, of Chadbourn, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System.

Donnie was preceded in death by his grandson, Ryder Lee Norris.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Willoughby officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery, at the home.

Visitation will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m. on Sunday, prior to the service.

The surviving family includes his wife, Charlotte Georgette Rockwell; children, Charlotte Ann Norris (Charles), George Donovoan Ted Rockwell (Adreana), Britney Alexis Kay Roberts (Channing); grandchildren, Mallorie Norris, Scarlett Mae Jay Norris; parents, Ronnie Ray Rockwell, Sr. and Ann Soles Rockwell; siblings, Scott Rockwell, Ronnie Ray Rockwell, Jr.; best friend, Tim McKeithan; nieces and nephews that were like children, Justin and Victoria.

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