John Henry ROCKETT of this city died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Alton State Hospital in Alton, Ill., at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Mr. ROCKETT was a retired merchant.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix, with the Rev. George WOLFE officiating. Burial will be in Springer Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix, where friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday.

Mr. ROCKETT was born April 3, 1886, in Hamilton County, the son of James and Anna (TAYLOR) ROCKETT.

On February 3, 1923, he was married to Ruby FARMER, who survives.

He is also survived by three sons, Rufus ROCKETT of Clearwater, Fla., Ralph ROCKETT of Mt. Vernon, and Everett WILLIAMS of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; three daughters, Nellie BERTSCH of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Ruthella CRAWFORD of Ina, and Mrs. Mayona CRAMER of Rantoul; a brother, Jesse ROCKETT of Springerton; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie MALONE of Springerton, Mrs. Delphia HENSON and Mrs. Eva HENSON, both of Flora; 25 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

Mr. ROCKETT was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in this city.

Source: Mt. Vernon, IL Register News
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 1962
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta