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Robert E. "Rusty" Rockwell Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Serenity Funeral Home

20419 Hwy 36

Covington, Louisiana

Robert Rockwell Obituary

Robert E. Rockwell, Jr, (Rusty) died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at his home in Pearl River, LA, surrounded by his family. He was born February 7, 1944, to Robert E. and Dora Jean Rockwell in Progress, MS. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Dora Jean Rockwell, his wife, Elizabeth V. Rockwell, his son, Robert E Rockwell III (Sheila), his daughter, Amy Takmaz (Cenk), his stepson, Shane Tucker (Cindy), his brothers, Joey (Libby) and David Rockwell, and his granddaughters, Sydney, Sadie, Riley, and Jordan Rockwell, Sienna Takmaz, Elyssa Dupuy, and Sarah and Michaela Tucker, along with a host of other relatives. He worked as a computer specialist and retired from the USDA's National Finance Center in 2000 after 36 years of service. In 1999, his work achievements as project manager of the "EPIC" project earned recognition in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History as a finalist for the Smithsonian Innovations in the Workplace Award. He enjoyed being an active member of the Greencrest Golf Club and the Northshore Corvette Club. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Slidell on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Slidell. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Rusty's name to MD Anderson Cancer Center. Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rockwell

19 Entries

Valette ONeill- Bowers

February 3, 2015

I am saddened to hear this.
Rusty was a true gentleman, patient and kind.
Beth it was obvious you and Rusty adored each other.
I pray for peace, and strength for you all during this very difficult time.
God Bless you all.
Rusty may you RIP.

Susan Bordelon

January 30, 2015

My sincere condolences. May God bless him with eternal peace and watch over and comfort you all.

Eileen Spears

January 21, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Beth and Rusty's entire family. May God bless him with eternal peace and watch over and comfort you all. Take care!

Denise Mcmanus

January 21, 2015

This saddens me, my prayers are with you and your family!!!!

January 18, 2015

So sorry to hear the bad news. Rusty was from a long line of true gentlemen. It was a pleasure and a honor to have worked for him and to have been one of his friends. May the good Lord look after him and his family.
With deepest regrets Carl and Becky Mistretta.

January 16, 2015

Beth, I am praying for you and your family. Rusty was a wonderful, kind and generous man. You both have always been a special couple. God bless and comfort you.

Kathy Luter Boteler

Jan Jones

January 16, 2015

Rusty (and Beth) touched so many lives through their work with countless agencies at NFC - most of the government, in fact. There are literally millions of federal employees who benefitted from Rusty's talent, influence, and achievements. I am honored to have known and worked with him. Beth - and family - know just how much we all loved and respected him. May God grant you perfect peace.

January 15, 2015

Beth so sorry for your loss. Rusty was a good man, May he rest in peace. Emily Delaune Pecqauet

Charlene Johnson

January 15, 2015

I am honored to have known and worked for such a kind and wonderful man. Rusty, I know you will be greatly missed by your loved ones and by all who knew you. My deepest condolences to Beth and family.

Mary sciambra

January 15, 2015

Beth, I have good memories of Rusty when I was both of your Timekeepers. It was a pleasure to have work with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mary

Anthony Priola

January 15, 2015

It was an honor being his co-worker and friend. Always smiling. RIP Rusty.

Bill Kahrs

January 14, 2015

I enjoyed working with Rusty for so many years at NFC. His calm demeanor and ready smile made him a great manager and an even greater friend. He was a great mentor to many people who began their careers working with him. I am proud to call him friend. RIP, Rusty. You will be sorely missed!

January 14, 2015

Rusty was a good person and great person to know. We have only know him and Beth fora few years but have enjoyed our time with them. We will miss Rusty.
Colin and Sheenie
NSCC

January 14, 2015

Beth, Rusty was a great and gentle man. He will be sadly missed by our family. Know that you are in our prayers.
Love, Lynn

January 14, 2015

We love and miss you paw paw.

Shane, Cindy, Elyssa, Sarah and Michaela

Susan Reggio

January 14, 2015

He was an awesome boss and a great person. Loved working for you Rusty. My prayers are with you Beth and family.

Jill King

January 14, 2015

One of the good guys. His legacy lives on at the NFC. Beth and family, thank you for sharing him with us.

Jimmy Herod

January 14, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about Rusty. He was a great guy to be around.

January 13, 2015

Rusty was such a sweet and gentle man, I was glad to get to know him through Northshore Corvette Club. He will sadly be missed.
Sincerely, Donna Deffner

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