Franklin N. Rockett

Franklin N. Rockett, son of the late Willie Frank and Willie Juree (Wright) Rockett, was born January 2, 1959, in Yalobusha County, MS.

“Frank,” as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Springhill North M.B. Church in Water Valley, MS, where he remained a member until his death.

He received his education from Water Valley School District and graduated from Water Valley High School. While in high school, Frank found a love for playing the sport of football.

Frank entered the world of fatherhood when he was blessed with his son, Vernon. He later met and married Alma Hardaway and to this union they shared three children, Antonio, Solomon, and Octavia. In 1990, he married Mary L. Phillips and was blessed with two more children, Christopher, and Bethany.

Frank was very good with his hands thus gaining him employment as a Maintenance Technician for Windsor Foods. After 10 years of service, he retired. Watching westerns and football were a couple of his favorite past times and he also enjoyed being outside, gardening, doing yard work, listening to music – particularly Frankie, Beverly, and Maze, traveling, and most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, Frank passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories are his devoted wife of 32 years, Mary Phillips Rockett of Water Valley, MS; children, Solomon Andrew Rockett (Kara) of Dallas, TX, Christopher Dwayne Harris (Jessie) of Water Valley, MS, Vernon Demetric Rogers of Water Valley, MS, Antonio Hardaway of Water Valley, MS, Bethany Harris Brady (Stacy) of Water Valley, MS and Octavia Victoria Martin (Jhamaal) of Killeen, TX; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren, siblings, Michael Rockett of Oxford, MS, Perry Rockett of Coffeeville, MS, Anthony Rockett of Water Valley, MS, Michelle Wade (Melvin) of Memphis, TN, and Myra Fondon (Leonard) of Oxford, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Alma Hardaway; siblings, Milton Rockett, Lolaster Rockett, Marcus Stokes, and Edna Rockett.