Dr. L. E. Rockwell was born July 4, 1933 in Vinegar Bend, located in Washington County, Alabama.  He died August 18, 1995. Dr. Rockwell continues to be considered one of the most influential physicians and contributors to education in Baldwin County’s history.   

 

Education

Graduated from Fruitdale High School in 1949 (Age 16) in Fruitdale, AL (Washington County)
United States Navy Veteran Active and Reserves (Hospital Corpsman) Honorably Discharged

 

Higher Education

Attended Livingston State College (University of West Alabama)
Attended Duke University Durham, North Carolina
Graduated from the University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science (Double Major) Chemistry & Biology 1959
Graduated from University of Alabama Medical School in 1963 and completed his internship at Mobile General Hospital in Mobile, AL 1963-1964

 

Career and Activities

Opened medical practice in Daphne, AL in 1964
Board Member and Past President of the Mobile Red Elephant Club
Member of the Baldwin County Red Elephant Club
Member of the University of Alabama Alumni Association
Board Member and President of the Thomas Hospital Board of Directors
Fairhope High School Team Physician
Member of the Baldwin County Board of Education from 1980-1995
Member of Mobile Touchdown Club
Member of University of Alabama Coaches Club
Member of Fairhope Rotary Club
Member of the University of Alabama Steering Committee of Family Practice
Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Football Classic Committee

 

Medical Societies

American Medical Society
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Southern Medical Association and Thomas Hospital Staff - Past President
Past President of the Baldwin County Medical Society

 

Awards

Woodmen of the World

Outstanding Citizen 1987

Fairhope High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Baldwin County Varsity Coaches Hall of Fame

Honorary Member of the Fairhope High School Band

L.E. Rockwell Health Center (Baldwin County Health Department), named in his Honor - Robertsdale, AL

Fairhope Rotary - Annual Award - The L.E. Rockwell Award

The Thomas Hospital Annual Foundation Golf Tournament - The L.E. Rockwell Award

Rockwell Elementary School was named in his Honor in 1997

 

Note: Dr. Rockwell’s five children all graduated from Fairhope High School