Carl A. Rochelle
August 15, 1937 ~ May 20, 2017
Carl Rochelle, 79, of Arlington, VA passed away at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Born in Washington NC to John A. and Oneida Johnson Rochelle on August 15, 1937. Carl received his BA degree at American University in Washington DC. He pursued a career in Journalism starting in the local radio market of Greenville, NC and becoming a writer for ABC News, then as national correspondent for ABC, CNN, and MSNBC.
Carl is survived by four sons, Carl A. Rochelle III of Indianapolis, IN, John A. Rochelle (Virginia) of Ft. Meyers, FL, Paul A. Rochelle and Christopher A. A. Rochelle of Arlington, VA (Sarah). He is survived by two grandchildren, John and Katie Rochelle, and two great grandsons. He also leaves behind his girlfriend Carol Newman of Leesburg VA and his former wife Christy Jobe Carter (Edmund) of Southport, NC. Carl was very proud of his sons, his work, and his ability as a pilot and flight instructor.
Family and friends are invited to Carl's Life Celebration at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave. Vienna, VA on Thursday, May 25 from 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean Virginia on Friday May 26, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. with reception following. Carl was a Mason, as was his father and grandfather. A private Masonic burial will be held in Washington, NC at a later date. Donations to the Oxford Orphanage 600 College Street Oxford, NC 27565 or a charity close to your heart in Carl's name would be appreciated. Please view and sign the family guestbook at moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Carl is survived by four sons, Carl A. Rochelle III of Indianapolis, IN, John A. Rochelle (Virginia) of Ft. Meyers, FL, Paul A. Rochelle and Christopher A. A. Rochelle of Arlington, VA (Sarah). He is survived by two grandchildren, John and Katie Rochelle, and two great grandsons. He also leaves behind his girlfriend Carol Newman of Leesburg VA and his former wife Christy Jobe Carter (Edmund) of Southport, NC. Carl was very proud of his sons, his work, and his ability as a pilot and flight instructor.
Family and friends are invited to Carl's Life Celebration at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave. Vienna, VA on Thursday, May 25 from 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean Virginia on Friday May 26, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. with reception following. Carl was a Mason, as was his father and grandfather. A private Masonic burial will be held in Washington, NC at a later date. Donations to the Oxford Orphanage 600 College Street Oxford, NC 27565 or a charity close to your heart in Carl's name would be appreciated. Please view and sign the family guestbook at moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Carl was an utmost professional with a kind heart & respect for his fellow Journalists. Extending heartfelt condolences to his family, close friends & colleagues.
I worked with Carl at CNN for more than ten years and he was a great journalist and the consummate professional every day. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to call Carl a friend. He is someone we all liked and respected and his memory will live on in all of us who were touched by his kindness.
It was a great pleasure working with Carl on and off over the years, at the Pentagon as journalists, and later in my capacity as spokesman for the FAA. He was always nudging me to find time to get my pilot’s license current, and much of our time was spent telling “there I was” flying stories. I remember him as a great professional no matter the story, and a good friend. I wish him clear skies and a good tailwind,
It was a great pleasure working with Carl on and off over the years, at the Pentagon as journalists, and later in my capacity as spokesman for the FAA. He was always nudging me to find time to get my pilot’s license current, and much of our time was spent telling “there I was” flying stories. I remember him as a great professional no matter the story, and a good friend. I wish him clear skies and a good tailwind,
I am very sorry I never knew Carl but I admired his work as a broadcast journalist. I do know Carl III, who is saving lives in Indianapolis. Carl III is the consummate public servant whose dedication to serving the underprivileged in our community must certainly spring from the values his father imparted. Indianapolis thanks Carl for Carl III.
My condolences to the family. Carl was my flight instructor and a great teacher. I wish I had stayed in touch with him. Best to all.
Carl brought much needed grace and professionalism whenever I encountered him working a story throughout Washington for ABC NEWS and CNN. He will be missed by all of his colleagues. I will miss him too. He was also very devoted to his wife and family.
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI..
John Michael Reynolds