It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joe D. Rozelle of Jacksonville, Texas, born in Reklaw, Texas, who passed away on October 18, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe D. Rozelle to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Rozelle and Sibyl Rozelle; his grandparents, Calzada, Henry and Lucille McCrary; his uncle Leland; and his aunts, Agnes Rozelle M. W. Rozelle and Allene Murchison.

He is survived by : his former life partner Christine Sue Conant; his wife Chris Rozelle of Jacksonville; his son Brian C. Rozelle (Brandi) of Bullard; his grandchildren, Emma Rozelle, Bailey Rozelle, Ahlexcis Lackey and Nathaniel Lackey; his son Jeff D. Rozelle (Holly) of Bullard; his grandchildren, Kennison Rozelle and Kerrigan Rozelle; his sister-in-law Shelia Baldwin (John) of Bristow, VA; and his pet Samson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, Joe's wishes are for memorials to be made to the Rusk High School Alumni Association (Class of 1966) at R.H.S.A.A., P.O. Box 711, Rusk, TX 75785 or the Rusk State Hospital Volunteer Council.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home