Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Rockett, Commissioner Damon E.

Rockett, Harvey’s first Black Commissioner, was elected in 1979 as Commissioner of Public Health & Safety (Police and Fire Departments.) Commissioner Rockett is married to Darlene and has two children, Sean and Deborah. He is a graduate of Drake University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and a Master degree in Public Administration from Governors State University. He is retired from Illinois Bell Telephone (Ameritech) and the State of Illinois.

Commissioner Rockett has an active community service record spanning more than three decades.

He had worked and sought for the betterment of his community through such organizations as the South Suburban Human Relations Commission, United Citizens for School District 147, Black Council for Action, (Human Action Community Organization (HACO), Harvey Little League, South Cook County Girl Scouts, School Districts 147 & 152, Thornton Community College Board, Calumet Union Drainage Board, Harvey Rotary Club, YMCA and others. He has received community service awards and recognition from Illinois Bell (Ameritech), South Suburban Chamber of Commerce, Fred Hampton Award and Harvey Jacees, a business-social organization.

In December 2003, the City of Harvey passed an Ordinance to rename a street in his honor at 147th & Robey in Harvey, Illinois.

Damon retired in 2014 from South Suburban College. His health began to deteriorate in 2012 and on Saturday, October 2, 2021 Damon Emerson Rockett quietly and peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Darlene, his son, Sean Damon Rocket (Charlotte) his step-daughter, Deborah Harris, his grand-daughters, Shanel Harris and Roslyn Harris, great grand-sons, Xavier Seals and Tristan Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and numerous friends.

Damon was an outstanding servant and leader. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Celebration of Life for Damon Rockett will be Friday, October 8, 2021 at “Life Church” 925 MacArthur Drive, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Pre-Past at 9:30 am Funeral Services at 11:00 am Burial immediately following; Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood