George Rockett, 82 of Fairview, TX, formerly of Eddystone and Claymont, DE died June 12, 2017. He was a Systems Analyst for Sun Oil Co. in Philadelphia and then with Sun Gas and Oil Exploration in Dallas, TX.
He still followed the Eagles and Phillies and was a very emotional Flyers fan. He was a very good golfer winning a Delaware Class A tournament and playing in the United States Senior Open. He was a senior club champ at his course in Anna, TX.
He was an Army veteran and member of the American Legion.
He was predeceased by his Parents, Joseph and Mary Rockett and his brother Lawrence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Joyce (Neff) Rockett, two daughters Terri of McKinney, TX and Susan of Fairview, TX, two granddaughters, four great grandchildren and his brother Eugene Rockett of Springfield, PA.
Services were held in Allen, TX.
He still followed the Eagles and Phillies and was a very emotional Flyers fan. He was a very good golfer winning a Delaware Class A tournament and playing in the United States Senior Open. He was a senior club champ at his course in Anna, TX.
He was an Army veteran and member of the American Legion.
He was predeceased by his Parents, Joseph and Mary Rockett and his brother Lawrence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Joyce (Neff) Rockett, two daughters Terri of McKinney, TX and Susan of Fairview, TX, two granddaughters, four great grandchildren and his brother Eugene Rockett of Springfield, PA.
Services were held in Allen, TX.