James R. Rothwell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 16, 2024, at the age of 81, James R. Rothwell (Reynoldsburg, Ohio), born in Columbus, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Bonnie'Lou'; his daughter Kelli Abshire; his parents, James N. Rothwell and Betty Rothwell; his sister Nancy Bartholomew; and his in-laws, Charles and Edna Higginbotham.
He is survived by: his daughters, Kimberly Eckert (Steve) of Gahanna and Theresa Sturgeon (Jack) of Danville; his son-in-law Ken Abshire of Whitehall; his grandchildren, Ashley Parks (Matt), Ryan Eckert, Kaitlyn, Kyle Abshire, Christopher, Dylan and Savannah Walker; his great grandchildren, Kori, Jamie and Samuel Parks; and his brothers, Clarence (Dolores), Robert (Wanda) and John (Paula).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Get Behind the Badge (https://www.getbehindthebadge.org), 538 South Yearling Road, Suite 103, Columbus, OH 43213, to continue providing emotional and financial assistance to the families of First Responders, both law enforcement and fire, killed in the line of duty.
