Roosevelt Hockett
February 11, 1935 - February 10, 2021
Roosevelt Hockett, 85, of Altavista died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home. He was born February 11, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Joseph Hockett and Nettie Dinkle Hockett McDaniel. He was a retired self employed tree surgeon/arborist, U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, and attended First Southern Baptist Church. He is survived by three sisters, Gloria Jean McDaniel of Altavista, Joyce Dalton of Gretna, and Rebecca Bishop of Brown Summit, NC; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Wilbur Hockett; and three sisters, Virginia Hoskins, Josephine Lynn, and Dorothy Milton. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2021 at Finch and Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. Sam Knaus with interment to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Viewing of Mr. Hockett will be available 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Finch and Finch, Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista.
Roosevelt Hockett, 85, of Altavista died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home. He was born February 11, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Joseph Hockett and Nettie Dinkle Hockett McDaniel. He was a retired self employed tree... View Obituary & Service Information