Rockwell Bros. & Co. Lumbermen opened its doors for business in Coleman in 1924, building its yard on land that at one time was the location for Leeper Bros. & Co. who were engaged in the lumber business.  The yard was operated for the first seven years by one of the founder's sons, Henry M. Rockwell.  These early years were frustrating ones for young Henry, who constantly wrote to his father that he was missing too much business and could not close the sales, and his father would reply; "Henry, you are doing fine, just stay in there and pitch.  Then later, in 1926, Henry would write "Lots of building going on at present — in fact, you can't realize how much is taking place."

     R. Floyd Price had been with Rockwell Lumber Company as bookkeeper in Waxahachie for several years prior to his coming to Coleman, October 19, 1926, to assist Henry Rockwell with the operation of a growing new lumber yard in a growing town.  Price was born in Italy, Ellis County, Texas and brought with him to Coleman his wife, Aubie and two sons, Floyd Jr. and James Preston.  Later a daughter, Helen, was born, who is now Mrs. Rex Jones.

     In 1931, the death of Mr. Rockwell Sr., made it necessary for Henry to devote his full time to the main office in Houston and R. Floyd Price was made manager.  In the ensuing years, R. B. & Co. and R. Floyd Price served Coleman and Coleman County well with many different people being employed at various times.  Several employees trained by Mr. Price went on to be managers at other R. B. & Co. locations.  In the spring of 1949, Kenneth Newman was employed as bookkeeper to help relieve the load on Lloyd Hurst, the Ass't. Mgr. at the time.  Late in the 1950's, Lloyd went on to be manager of the yard in Rotan, Texas and Kenneth was made Ass't. Manager.  R. Floyd Price stepped down from the local manager post in 1967, moving Newman to that position.

     In 1979, Kenneth and his wife Dora Ann bought the yard and now operate it as Rockwell Bros. & Co. of Coleman.  Members of the First United Methodist Church, Kenneth, Dora Ann and daughter Leslie are proud to be a part of the heritage of Coleman County.

     Rockwell Bros. & Co. of Coleman offers a good selection of building materials, lumber, plywood, cement, lime, paints, varnishes, brushes, nails, bolts, glass, hardware, windows, storm windows, doors, storm doors, mouldings and 3x12 bridge timbers, post, wire, fencing and chain link fence.

     We invite everyone in Coleman and Coleman County to come by and visit with us about your Building - Improvement - Fencing needs.