Willie Lee Rocket Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willie Lee Rocket of Uncasville, Connecticut, who passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Vernon Arder; and his brother Floyd Griffin. He is survived by: his wife Miriam Tobey; his children, Willie Rocket, Jr. of Uncasville, CT, Lisa Rocket of New London, CT and David Rocket (Stacie) of Wauregan, CT; his brother Cardell Arder (Gwen) of Powder Springs, GA; his grandchildren, Anthony Rocket (Darlene) of New London, CT, Isaiah Brown-Rocket of New London, CT, Tobey Rocket of Kings Mountain, N. C., Armani Rocket of Uncasville, CT, Tavian Rocket of Philadelphia, PA, Josiah Rocket-Simmons of Waterford, CT and Jaice Rocket-Simmons of Waterford, CT; and his great grandchildren, Julian, Elijah, Daniel, Laila Rocket of New London, CT, Isla Brown-Rocket of Groton, CT and Connor Rocket of Kings Mountain, N. C.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Donations may be made in Willie's memory to the Smilow Cancer Care Center, 230 Waterford Parkway South, Waterford, CT 06385.