Dr. Henry B. Rochelle Jr.

July 25, 1945 - July 12, 2020

Dr. Henry B. Rochelle, Jr., 74, of Waterford, MI, the youngest son of Henry B. Rochelle, Sr. and Sadie McClinton Truesdale Rochelle, was born July 25, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2020.Henry attended the public schools of Winston-Salem, NC and was a 1964 graduate of Paisley High School. Dr. Rochelle received his Bachelor's of Arts degree from Winston-Salem State University in 1968, Master's degree and Doctorate degree in Education from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Henry was a member of Iota Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Before retiring in 2008 after 40 years of service, Dr. Rochelle was Principal of Crofoot Elementary School ,and previously served as Assistant Principal of the following: Madison Jr. High School and Central High School, all in the Pontiac, MI school district. Dr. Rochelle was a member of St. Fred Catholic Church in Ferndale, Michigan Dr. Rochelle was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Otis Truesdale, Clifton Rochelle ;two sisters, Francine Miller and Annie L. Williams. He is survived by two sisters, Carolyn R. Higgins, Millie T. Davidson; one brother, Jimmie K. Truesdale (Beatrice) all of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friend. A public viewing will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 2pm until 5pm at Douthit's. A private graveside will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.