Kenneth Wayne Rockett Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Kenneth Wayne Rockett, age 74, of Ruston formerly of Spearsville, LA, will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, Burkhalter Chapel. Officiating the service will be Rev. Brian Mercer and Rev. Jerry Hilbun. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Camp Creek Cemetery in Spearsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Rockett was born August 12, 1937 and passed away November 6, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Blanche Rockett, and his wife Betty P. Rockett. Mr. Rockett was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and earned a masters degree from Yale University. He worked as a forester and Licensed Real Estate Appraiser. Mr. Rockett served a lengthy career with the United States Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Rockett is survived by children: Shannon Rockett of Ft. Worth, TX, Erin Rockett of Ruston, LA, Carla Ortigo and husband Charles of Baton Rouge, LA, Tina Whittington and husband Marty of Centerville, MS and Daryn Spillman and wife Danyelle of Weatherford, OK; grandchildren: Kari Kleinpeter, Segen Ortigo, Chase Whittington, Paige Whittington and Chelsie Spillman; brother: Jerry Rockett and wife Sandy of Heathville, VA; and nephew: Jeff Rockett. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Samaritan's Purse, or Camp Creek Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Jerry Rockett, Clyde Barron, Charles Ortigo, Chase Whittington, Daryn Spillman, and Marty Whittington. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to service time at the church on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com