Eugene Francis Rothlin 89, of Hickory died Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 at Abernethy Laurels. Born July 17th, 1927 he was the son of the late William Rothlin and Ida Rothlin Lewis. The family has chosen to donate Mr. Rothlin's body to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rothlin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.