Darrel “Skutter” Rothwell
Darrel Franklin Rothwell, 75, of La Porte, Texas passed away on February 1, 2025.
Darrel was a veteran of the United States Air Force, he enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling to see the bluebonnets or the changing of the leaves, and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Hall Rothwell; daughters, Patricia Rothwell, Amy Rothwell, Kimberly Rothwell; son-in-law, Big Ronnie McMeans; grandson, Ronnie “Buddy” McMeans; sister, Paula Rothwell-Abshire and husband, Tommy; fur baby Ellie; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by father, Darrel “Dick” Rothwell; mother, Mabel “Gitsie” Rothwell; his sister, Donna Rothwell; his brothers, Dennis Rothwell, Boone Rothwell, David Rothwell, Don Rothwell; his nephew, Forrest Rothwell; and his great niece, Taylor Bailey.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriner Hospital’s for Children, P.O. Box 947765 Atlanta, Georgia 30394 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.
A gathering of Mr. Rothwell’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- February 7, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- February 8, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
Courtney and Jesse y’all are in mine prayers and thoughts.
We will miss you I remember you gave me a 20 on my 16th birthday and said I owed you hugs for a year say hello to everyone upstairs for us love you
I am so sorry we all lost our Skutter 😪. He was a great man and a great cousin. I have so many memories of us all growing up- all the fun reunions and going to Pearl Creek for swimming. I pray for the family that God will give strength to get you through this. Love to all❤️
We love you Uncle Skutter. I am so thankful to have had you as an Uncle, you were always so good to us. Tell the family hello from all of us, I just know y’all are having the best reunion. Aunt Beverly and to my cousins,I love y’all. He was the BEST and always will be. RIP Uncle Skutter, Love your niece Jordan
Daddy, it was such an honor to be your daughter. Thank you for being the best version of yourself, all of the time. I am truly blessed in this lifetime to know you as my dad and a friend. I will miss you always.
Love, Kim
Heaven gain yet other amazing angel and he was the the best kindest gentle teddy bear of a uncle you could ever ask for and was truly a blessing in our family and we will miss him dearly and we all love you uncle skutter may you rest in peace save us all a nice seat next to you and family and friends
He was the best teddy bear of a dad too! I was truly blessed to have him as a dad, and I would choose him again in the next lifetimes!!!!!
Paula and Family, Our Deepest Condolences to You and All of the Rothwell Family. May God Grant You All Peace and Love 💖
Our Heavenly Father gained a special Angel,Oh Big Brother how you’ll truly be missed, Your Love ,Strength and Honor will shine through the Heaven’s floor and be felt by all of us forever.❤️Prayers for Beverly and Family we love you ❤️
We love you too, Aunt Paula, Thank you for all of your help.
My deepest sympathies to Scutter’s wife, children and extended family. He was indeed a good man and I will miss chatting with him on Facebook. I still picture him as a little boy following Donna and me around when I would spend time with them in the summer. So long, Cuz, till we meet again.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lifting everyone up in prayer for peace comfort and understanding.