George David Rochelle

George David Rochelle

George Rochelle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Epting Funeral Home - Bentonville on Oct. 7, 2025.

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George David Rochelle, age 73, of Centerton, Arkansas died Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Circle of Life Hospice House located in Bentonville. He was born March 10, 1952 in Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. He was the eldest son of Kumiko and I.E. Rochelle.
He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1970. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1978 with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. He worked as a civil engineer until he retired in 2020. He and his wife moved to Northwest Arkansas in July 2021, from Edmond, Oklahoma to spend quality time with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by: his parents. He is survived by: his wife; Karen Rochelle, of Centerton, Arkansas, one son; Tyler Rochelle, his wife Jackie Rochelle, and one granddaughter; Madison Rochelle, of Bentonville, Arkansas, one daughter; Kayla Rochelle and her husband Chase Alexander, of Edmond, Oklahoma, and one brother; John Rochelle, of Ponca City, Oklahoma.
He was an avid Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma City Thunder fan. He also enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and golf.
A celebration of George's life will be announced at a later date by the family.
Memorials may be sent to: Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville.

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