Dennis "Rocket Man" Gale Rockette

            Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette, age 70, of Claremont, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home.

            Dennis was born January 15, 1956, in Catawba County, the son of the late Everette Obie Rockette and Annie Bryant Rockette.

            He worked as a carpenter and also in textiles and the furniture industry He was of the Baptist faith and loved the outdoors, loved his animals, chickens, goats, dogs, horses. He also enjoyed water tubing and skiing out west.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: a grandson, Anthony Wright; brothers, Randy Rockette, Michael Rockette, and Jeffrey Rockette.

            Those left to cherish and honor Dennis’s memories include: his long-time companion, Barbara Travis; his sisters, Barbara Shukis of Lenoir, Debbie Hoover (Tony) of Claremont, Alice Kay Rockette of Lenoir; his brother, Everette Rockette Jr. of Claremont; his precious dog, Jill; and many other relatives and friends.

            A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel.

            Memorials may be made to Catawba Valley Humane Society.  

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette.

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