William "Terry" Rothrock

Mr. William ""Terry"" Rothrock, age 83, of Advance, entered into the immediate presence of the Lord, February 11, 2016. Mr. Rothrock was born March 14, 1932 in Forsyth County to Reuben Rink Rothrock and Nancy Betsy Vivian Campbell Rothrock. He graduated from Lewisville High School in 1951. Terry was a General Contractor and operated Rothrock Construction Company until retirement, building residential homes primarily in the Lewisville community. He was a member of Olivet Moravian Church and Men's Bible Class, and assisted the Men's Fellowship in maintenance of the church grounds. Terry was a dedicated member of Westbend Masonic Lodge #434 where he held the office of Master in1995. He was honored to mentor incoming lodge brethren and support Masonic charities. Terry was a member of the Winston-Salem Shrine Club where he was honored as Shriner of the year in 2002. He enjoyed participating in their annual Shrimp and Oyster Roast fundraiser and attending annual Shriner conventions. He transported young patients to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Terry inspired these same values in both his sons and Grandsons. Terry's most meaningful impact was the innumerable and untold help he extended to many in need over the course of his life. He was often in the position to provide aid in times of distress. He made many friends through his wit and friendly nature. Mr. Rothrock briefly served in the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge due to an injury. Terry's hobbies included hunting, fishing trips to the Outer Banks, vegetable gardening, and time spent at Lake Norman with his family and friends. Being at his lake home brought him much happiness and joy. Terry adored his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Mr. Rothrock was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters: Viola, John, Ethel, Carl, Zelda, Frances, Ray, Lawrence, Lynn, Harry, and Arch. He is survived by his wife Roslyn Arthur Peeler Rothrock of the home, three children, Chris Rothrock of Clemmons, Terri Rothrock Dyson of Winston-Salem, and Zack Rothrock (Camille) of Lewisville; four grandchildren, Jonathan Rothrock of Advance, Aaron Pope of Winston-Salem, Aaron Rothrock of Clemmons, and Morgan Rothrock of Lewisville, one brother, Charles, and one sister, Doris, several sisters-in-law, two step children, Jill Dillon and Brad Peeler, three step grandchildren, Zachary Dillon, Sarah Dillon, and Amy Dillon, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. A celebration of Life service will be held at Olivet Moravian Church on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 4:00 PM with Reverend Matthew Allen presiding and Reverend Doug Rights assisting. The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will be held at a later time. Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel is serving the family. The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Trinity Elms Memory Care Unit for the tender loving care extended to Mr. Rothrock. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 1-888-505-4357, info@mhc-oxford.org, Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mays Place Charlotte, NC 28262, oasisshrine.org, or Olivet Moravian Church, (336) 924-8063, www.olivetmoravian.org. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com

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