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Who was Dr. Rockwell?

Dr. Lovic Eugene (L.E.) Rockwell, M.D.

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