Charles E. Rockholt

Charles E. (Chuck) Rockholt, Sr, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday morning August 10, 2011 at a local healthcare facility. He was the son of the late Ada Kate Kimbrough Rockholt and William Hardin Rockholt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva McKenzie Rockholt and great grand-child, Kelsey Stabler. After enlisting in the Navy in World War II and serving in the Pacific, he returned to complete McMinn County High School and was co-founder/owner with his brother and father of Rockholt's Furniture. He enjoyed playing bass guitar, practical jokes and sharing humorous stories with his many friends and acquaintances. He was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Charles E. (Chuck) Rockholt, Jr. and his wife Evelyn of Cleveland; grandchildren, Scott Rockholt and wife, Michelle of Chattanooga, Shannon Rockholt Coe and husband, Scot of Lake City, FL, Amy Byrd and husband, Albert of Jacksonville, FL and Jamie McCurry of Chattanooga; six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his friend and brother, Herb Rockholt of Decatur. A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, August 12, 2011 at Cleveland First Baptist Church with the Reverend Max Morris and Dr. Albert Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:30-7:00 Friday at the church prior to the service. The family requests that donations be made to His Hands Extended Ministry, P.O. Box 2276 Cleveland, TN 37320 We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Rockholt family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.