Obituary of Roy Lee Hackett

Bloomington Roy Lee Hackett, 64, of Bloomington, died at 5:45 am on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born December 23, 1949 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Phillip and Sallie (Sledge) Hackett. He married Chrystal Lewis on November 13, 2013 and she survives. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Ham Radio Operators and the Second Baptist Church in Bloomington. Survivors include his wife, Chrystal, of Bloomington; two daughters, Jasalyann George and Heather Rhodes both of Pennsylvania; two sons, Robert Hackett of Illinois and Andrew Hackett of Pennsylvania; two step-sons, Corey Prouse and Caleb Luna both of Bloomington; a step-daughter, CSandra Greer of Bloomington; four grandchildren; two nieces, Janice Nickeo and Johanna DePalma; five nephews, Michael, Phillip, Kym and Mark Hackett and Tracy Gist; several great nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jimmy Hackett; a sister, Bertha Sterling; a niece, Renee Hackett and a nephew, Jimmy Hackett, Jr. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 7th at Dive Christian Church with Pastor Bruce Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Friday, March 7th at the Dive Christian Church. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Chrystal Hackett or Berthas Mission to defray expenses.