Rockey Bonifant, age 62, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 surrounded by his family after a 15 month battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Carl Edward Bonifant Sr. and Alice Matthews Bonifant; and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Edward Bonifant Jr. and Ricky Lee Bonifant.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Brewer Bonifant; children, Linnie Bonifant of Murfreesboro, and Mark Bonifant and his wife Carissa of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Natalie Jones, Elora Barrett, Caitlyn Barrett and Madilynn Grace Bonifant all of Murfreesboro; sisters, Barbara Smith of Shelbyville, and Christine Rodriguez and her husband Jose of Shelbyville; brother, Dale Bonifant and his wife Debra of Murfreesboro; along with much loving extended family.

Rockey was of the Baptist faith. He was a construction worker most of his life. He enjoyed razor riding along with four wheelers and motorcylces. His yearly annual BBQ event around July 4 ^th was something he always loved, and looked forward to it every year. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Florence Baptist Church. Brother Trey Gambill will officiate. Visitation will take place prior to the Celebration from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.