Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette, 70, of Claremont, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. He was born January 15, 1956, in Catawba County, the son of the late Everette Obie Rockette and Annie Bryant Rockette.

Dennis 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, and horses. He also enjoyed water tubing and skiing out west.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Anthony Wright; and 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, and 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. on 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 is honored to be serving the family of Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette.