Alonzo Miles Sacket

September 21, 1934 -November 2, 2024Alonzo (Lon) Miles Sackett was born September 21, 1934 in Ellensburg, WA. He went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2024 at 90 years old in Reno, NV. A service will be held at First Baptist Church, Tehachapi, on November 8, 2024, at 11:00 am.Lon worked for the State of California, CalTrans for 40 years, 1955 - 1995. He retired as a Highway Engineer. In 1954, he married Barbara (Graff) Sackett. They were married for 67 years, until her passing in 2021. In 1967, they moved to Tehachapi, where they lived for over 50 years. Lon directed the choir for 35+ years. He taught Sunday School for the adults for 45+ years. His favorite vacation was their trip to Israel. His favorite hobby was wood-working. He was best known for his crosses where hed take them to Susans (his daughter) Christian Bookstore, and shed sell them. His favorite book is the Bible. His favorite song is "It is Well with my Soul". Favorite ice cream - Rocky Road. Favorite Football Team - Dallas. Favorite Baseball Team - the LA Dodgers. Favorite Basketball Team - LA Lakers.Lon was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and daughter, Susan. He is survived by his other daughter, Sally, 5 grandsons, 6 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Cemetery
Tehachapi Public Cemetery - Eastside
820 Burnett Road
Tehachapi CA 93561
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CHURCH SERVICE
Monday, November 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tehachapi First Baptist Church
1049 S. Curry St.
Tehachapi CA 93561
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Funeral Home
Wood Family Funeral Service
321 West F Street
Tehachapi CA - 93561
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(661) 822-6897
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