Michael E. Rockwell Obituary

Michael E. Rockwell, 31, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. He was born January 30, 1992, in Bradenton, FL, to Thomas and Sherri (Parady) Rockwell and was the youngest of three children.

Michael was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He attended Lakewood Ranch High School and was a member of ROTC during his time there. He worked various construction jobs for many years including his time at Rockwell Contracting, Inc. Michael was his happiest being with the family he loved. He enjoyed hanging out with his closest friends and playing video games. He loved riding motorcycles and shooting at the range.

Michael was a loving son, brother and uncle. He will be missed for his big smile and kind heart- always willing to help a friend in need.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Sherri (Parady) Rockwell; brother, Thomas J. (Lynn) Rockwell; sister, Patricia Rockwell; grandmother, Lois Rockwell; nephews, Bryan, Jaydin, Josh and Adrian; niece, Kyra and aunts, uncles, cousins and many caring friends.

Visitation will be 4-6 PM, with Services to follow at 6 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's name to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, POB 2000, Live Oak, FL 32064. Condolences may be made to http://www.brownandsonsfuneral.com. "You never said I'm leaving, you never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew why. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God took you home.".