Bryan Edward Rockett

Memorial services for Bryan Edward Rockett, 60, of Tyler, Texas, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. David Dykes officiating, under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mr. Rockett passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at The Hospice of East Texas Home Place following a lengthy illness. He was born March 27, 1956 in Hodge, Louisiana to Arthur and Tela Rockett. Bryan accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age. Throughout his personal and professional life, he attempted to live by those Christian principals. Bryan is a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. Mr. Rockett graduated from A. M. Barbe High School in Lake Charles, LA. After high school, photography became a hobby for Bryan. Although never receiving formal training, he put much time and effort into learning this skill. God given talent and a perfectionistic eye allowed him to hone his craft and create beautiful portraits. Bryan spent his career photographing individuals and families. These magnificent portraits hang in thousands of homes across Louisiana and Texas. Bryan was a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Professional Photographers Forum of East Texas. He was named PPF’s Photographer of the Year multiple times. Bryan was preceded in death by his baby brother, Michael Eugene Rockett; paternal grandparents, Carlus and Lois Rockett, and maternal grandparents, Wallace and Irene Davis. He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Leda Rockett; a son, Collin Rockett of Oklahoma City, OK; a daughter, Abigail Rockett of Tyler, TX; parents, Arthur and Tela Rockett of DeRidder, LA.; brother and sister-in law, David and Linda Rockett of Covington, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Robert Graham of Santa Fe, NM; nephew and wife, Thomas and Ashley Rockett of Philadelphia, PA; nieces, Laura Beth Rockett of Nashville, TN, Laura Catherine Graham of Santa Fe, NM, Rebecca Graham of Philadelphia, PA and great niece, Evelyn Rockett of Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by devoted friend and employee, Brandi Traylor of Houston, TX. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Hughes, Guy Pyron, Sam Smead, Rueben Salas, Gary Fox, Robert Graham, David Rockett, Thomas Rockett, Russell Watson, Robbie Watson, Ray Watson, and Trevor Watson. Visitation is scheduled following the memorial service. If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75701

Bryan Edward Rockett

March 27, 1956 - September 13, 2016