Jonathan “John” Rockett, 65, of Morganton became whole again, following a courageous battle with cancer, when he entered his Heavenly Home.
John was born June 6, 1958 in Burke County, NC to the late David Lee Rockett and Ollie Smith Rockett. He loved his church and Jesus, his family was his world, the Atlanta Braves were his team, and he enjoyed traveling, especially to Montana, in his free time. He was a member at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Morganton.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sonya Rockett of the home; children, Johnna Rockett (Dave) of Valdese, and Taylor Rockett (Brent) of Morganton; grandchildren, Lily Burns and Owen Southard; siblings, David Rockett (Karen) of Morganton, Lisa Rockett of Morganton, and Kristie Crawford (Gary) of Knoxville, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Pleasant View Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held 11:00AM Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Rex Shaver officiating.
Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park in Morganton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church at 1834 US 70 East Morganton, NC 28655.
Loved him and his family. Treated me and others with the kindness of hearts.
Taylor, I was so sorry to read this. My prayers are with your family.
Sonya….so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May God be with you and your family. Will keep all of you in my prayers in
You know Kelly and Johnny are having a time together. I’d love to be a Nat on a cloud… Stay strong family… Cancer and pain is only of this world.. Love your family and prayers of comfort are pouring out for you All.
God Bless you Sonya, Johnna, and Taylor, (John’s girls). We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a gentle giant with a heart of gold. I cannot remember a time that John was not helping someone in need with something. The comfort is knowing that John is pain free and walking with the Angels and rejoicing.
I smile knowing Jonesy was there to meet him. We will continue praying for you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your daddy was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
Sorry for the loss of a good man, John was a Great colleague when I worked with him at JIRDC. Sonya May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of loss, but John will not suffer any longer he is with our Lord and Savior. I will be glad to meet him again in Heaven, God bless your Family.
See ya in Heaven my Brother!!!!
My prayers and love is with the family. But Big Bad John had the best Father’s Day ever he got to meet our Heavenly Father. Can’t wait till I get to join him in heaven. He was a great gentle giant he loved his girls. And Clyde to thanks for the memmories Johnny until we meet again. 🙏
Dear Sonya, no one could have done more. Wishing you peace. Sending you love.
Fay xxoo
I worked with John and knew him over 20 years. The man would never lie to ya and he would stick by you when you needed a hand and stay with you til thee job was done! A man with a good heart. He could make you smile with his orange winter hat. Strong as an ox with a heart twice as big. Really gonna miss him. Tom
I worked with John and I know he was a good man. He came to me more than once to check if I needed help with anything.
Lisa I’m sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers just know God don’t make mistakes he needed a strong man for his garden if you need anything just call
I know John’s family are going through a really tough stretch now. My experience with John, after knowing him most all his life, was; I was working a dead end job when John’s helper quit and I knew he needed some help. I went on 3rd shift at my work to be able to help him on 1st. He was a very good electrician and I wasn’t much passed changing a light fixture or receptacle and was taught enough to do the work myself. He looked at what the people had to price the job accordingly. I really enjoyed that because we were always thanked again leaving the job. Money wasn’t everything to John and he really enjoyed helping others. He is going to be missed by all that knew him till the day we see him again…