Obituary of Richard Rockwell

Richard “Joeyâ€? Rockwell, 56, of Simla, CO passed away on March 16, 2008 after injuries sustained in a car accident near Calhan. Joey was born on June 01, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA adopted by John J. Smith Jr. and Maria C. Smith. He grew up in Pennsylvania before being drafted in the Vietnam War. Joey married Buffy Elise Anderson at the Ramah Dam on July 4th, 2002 and the couple was blessed with three children making their home in Simla, CO. Joey was a huge Bronco fan loving the blue and orange. He loved to joke making all those around him laugh, earning him the nickname “ Mr Sunshineâ€?. He loved candy, gumdrops and orange wedges, having quite a sweet tooth. Joey was a devoted husband and family man. He loved people and helping anyone in need. He had just gotten certified for FEMA, was an Elbert County Dispatcher, Security Guard at Cheyenne Mountain (N.O.R.A.D.), Volunteer Fireman in Security, Mounted Policeman in Fountain, Ret. Army Soldier, among other things, he was very fascinated with politics. Joey was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Buffy Rockwell and their children; William, Temiah (Joe-Joe Jr.) and Chelsi Rockwell all of Simla, CO and birth mother Germain Theroux of El Paso, TX. Joey is also survived by the many friends and co-workers he was associated with and the many lives that he touched with his winning personality. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service for Richard “Joeyâ€? Rockwell will be held Saturday ~ March 22, 2008 ~ 1:00 P.M. at the Liberty Plains Church ~ Simla, CO Memorial Contributions May Be Left To The Family In Richard’s Name in C/O Farmer's State Bank 445 N Ellicott Hwy, Calhan, CO 80808. ~ The Family Has Requested That Friends Attending The Service Wear Orange & Blue Bronco’s Colors ~