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Charles Rockett Obituary

HICKORY - Charles Preston Rockett, passed away unexpectedly May 27, 2009, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Born Oct. 12, 1941, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Theodore Preston and Madge Kerley Rockett. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church and retired from Lawing and Rowe CPA firm. Mr. Rockett is survived by two brothers, Phil Rockett and wife, Ranae, of Newton and John Rockett and wife, Nancy, of Conover; two sisters, Susy Thompson and husband, Bobby, of Taylorsville and Debbie Martin and husband, Jim, of Hickory; nieces, Angie Thompson, Kim Hayes, Emily Hoyle and Erin Hackney; and a nephew, Alton Rockett. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, in the chapel at Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Catawba County, 3476 Valley Arbors Drive, Hickory, N.C. 28602. Online condolences may be left for the Rockett family at www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com. Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Charles Preston Rockett.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on May 28, 2009.

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Robin Huffman

June 5, 2009

Aunt Suzy,

I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I appologize for being unable to attend the services, but Johnny did come by for the both of us. Johnny & I feel we were very blessed to have had Charles as our wonderful neighbor – he was a precious & thoughtful soul. Remeniscing & talking about Daddy has really helped me through these past couple years & I pray that you’ll find that same comfort. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers; & I know that God is with you & will comfort you.

Love, Johnny & Robin R. Huffman

June 4, 2009

To all of the Rockett family:
My brothers' and I (Phillip Murray & Jeffrey Preston) would like to send our condolences to each of you for your loss.

Sincerely,
Evette L. Setzler

June 1, 2009

John, Nancy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you.
Larry and Susie Aiello

Patty Huffman

May 30, 2009

To Suzy&Bobby and the rest of the family. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Charles. May your memories and the prayers of others help you at this time.

May 29, 2009

To John, Nancy & other family members - sympathy and prayers for this loss. Cristal & Bernie Rager.

May 28, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Robin and Brenda Keller - Conover, NC

May 28, 2009

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