Birth date: Oct 8, 1944 Death date: Dec 9, 2020
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Charles Edwin Rothwell, III, 76 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from injuries sustained from a fall.Charles was born in Coeburn, Virginia, on October 8, 1944, to the late Charles Edwin and Gladys Buchanan Rothwell, Jr. Charlie attended Gravely Baptist Church for a number of years. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a stock analyst with over 34 years of service. Charlie was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed hunting.He loved God, his family and his country. Charlie was a loving husband, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51years, Linda Kay Anderson Rothwell; sister-in-law, Norma Cato; brother-in-law, Robert Anderson, Jr. (Nancy); mother-in-law, Elizabeth Anderson; cousins, Joyce Fail (Joe), Jimmy Buchanan (Gayle), Billy Buchanan (Sue) and Paul Buchanan (Kathy); several nieces, nephews and cousins.The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Gravelly Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor David Salley, Billy Wayne Arrington and Youth Pastor Morris Baker officiating. Music will be provided by Terry Bennett, Billy Wayne Arrington, Wayne Bledsoe, Angie Baker, Bob Brickey and the Gravelly Baptist Church Choir.A Graveside Service will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Pallbearers will be Paul Jennings, Mike Collins, Zack Collins, Vernon Patrick, Ron Puckett, Travis Sampson, Terry Bennett and Terry Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bruce Earcik, Eddie Darnell, Larry Franklin, Lonnie Sampson, Doug Hubbard, Clarence Nelms and Matt Rutrough.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gravelly Baptist Church, 647 Gravely Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660 or to Lamplight Theatre, 140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660.The family would like to thank the Kingsport Fire Department, Sullivan County EMT, Holston Valley ER staff, Med Flight Team, JCMC staff, the nurses of ICU 2700, and the friends, family and church family that stood by Linda during this difficult time.The care of Charles Edwin Rothwell, III and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary
What a wonderful man he was. I loved him dearly and miss him already.Linda I'm here if you need anything. I love you and your entire family. Truly blessed to know you and call you friend.
Linda....my heart is broken. You know how much I loved Charlie. He was one of the good guys. Im so glad I got to see you all last year at Cheddars. I never saw Charlie that he wasn’t smiling or laughing. Love you Linda!! ❤️🙏🏼
Linda, I am sorry for your loss. My family and I are praying that you receive the peace that surpasses all understanding that is given from God above.
Linda, we are so very sorry to hear this news. I had met him at the farmers market and he was a very nice man. We will be in prayer for you during this time. We love you all.
Kathy and Bobby Brooks
Linda and I became friends during our time together in MADD. Often Charlie traveled with Linda to board meetings and conferences and I had the privilege of spending time around him. I just want Linda and Charlie's families know how pleasant that time was, and to send my sincere condolences to all.
Linda, I am certain that you have many cherished memories of your time with Charlie. Live with those memories foremost in your heart every day. Prayers to all, Lelia Haddle
