Charles Allen Rockenbaugh, Sr.

Charles Allen Rockenbaugh, Sr. passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving behind a loving family and a lifetime of treasured memories.

Charles was born on September 12, 1938, to Claude and Colene Rockenbaugh. He was raised in Olney, Texas, where his early years helped shape the strong, hardworking man he would become.

At just 17 years old, Charles proudly joined the United States Navy and began serving his country. While stationed in California, he married the love of his life, Nancy Lowry, in Long Beach, California, at the age of 19. Together, Charles and Nancy built a life filled with love and family, raising four children: their daughter, Claudene, and their sons, Allen, James, and Robert.

Family was at the heart of Charles's life. Over the years, the family Charles and Nancy built grew to include ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. His legacy will live on through each of them and through the stories, memories, and traditions they will continue to share for generations to come.

Charles is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Dunsworth of Olney, Texas, and Sarah York and her husband, Roger, of Bridgeport, Texas; his daughter, Claudene Wilton of Olney, Texas; his sons, Allen Rockenbaugh and his wife, Gail, of Cleburne, Texas; James Rockenbaugh and his wife, Renee, of Belton, Texas; and Robert Rockenbaugh and his wife, Gail, of Denton, Texas. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many other family members and loved ones who will deeply miss him.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Rockenbaugh, and his parents, Claude and Colene Rockenbaugh.

Charles lived a long life marked by service, compassion, and devotion to his family. From the young man from Olney who served his country in the United States Navy to the husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather he became, he touched countless lives throughout his journey.

After his military service, Charles worked alongside his father and later with his sons in the construction industry, building lasting family bonds. He later answered another calling to serve others, becoming a paramedic and then a nurse. He ultimately retired after a rewarding career as a hospice nurse, providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to those in need.

His life created a legacy that spans generations and reflects a lifetime of hard work, service, and love for his family.

Although his family will deeply feel his absence, they find comfort in knowing that Charles and Nancy are together once again. His memory will remain in the hearts of the family they built together and in the lives of all who were blessed to know and love him.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lunn Funeral Home.

Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 am with Ken McHenry officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Olney, Texas under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.lunnfuneralhome

 Well done, good and faithful servant.”