Jerome T. Rokins, Sr., 59, of Reading, previously of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, March 8th at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ella Dixon Rokins, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, Jerome was the son of Nina Mae Parker Rokins of Coatesville and the late Lemmey Rokins, Sr.. He was a 1972 graduate of C.A.S.H. He was employed by Lukens and then at Fabricated Metals of Modena.
Jerome enjoying fishing, wrestling, darts, traveling, working on cars and boxing.
He was a member of the City Light Church of Reading.
He is survived, in addition to his wife and mother, by his children: Shawana of Coatesville, Margaret of Delaware, Jerona of Lancaster, Nina of Williamsport, Jerome Jr. of Reading and Isaiah of Reading; 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and siblings, Lewis Rokins Jr. and Chaney Rokins Tate, both of Coatesville, sister-in-law, Charlotte Rokins and brother-in-law, Cornell Tate.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11 AM at the Greater Deliverance Church 800 S. First Ave, Coatesville, with visitation from 10 until 11 AM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at
www.wildefuneralhome.com