Lawrence R. Rockwell Sr., 85, passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025.
He was born to Gomer and Martha (David) Rockwell on October 27, 1939.
Larry was a mechanic employed by Texas Eastern for 29 years.
He was a lifetime member of Hopwood UMC, a former volunteer fireman for Hopwood VFD, a lifetime member of Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club and a member of Lemont Sportsmen’s Club.
He loved to hunt and fish; a love he passed on to his son Larry and grandson Jarod.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 65 ½ years Sue Ann (Marva) Rockwell; his son Larry Rockwell Jr. and wife Mary; daughter Cathy Anderson and husband Brad Lee; grandchildren Lindsey Anderson and Jarod Anderson and wife Danielle; his beautiful great granddaughters Mia and Gia Anderson who lovingly called him Gray Pap. They were his greatest blessings; he is also survived by a brother Dan Rockwell and wife Joann; Godchild Heather Eicher; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, HOPWOOD on Wednesday August 6 from 12pm until the hour of the funeral service at 2pm with his good friend Randy Breakiron officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry’s honor to Hopwood Volunteer Fire Department (P.O. Box 85 Hopwood, PA 15445) or Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh (4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224).
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