Roger Floyd Hackett

May 28, 1939 - December 14, 2018

Roger Floyd Hackett, 79, passed away in his home on Friday, December 14, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and son. He was also a soldier, mail carrier, and a lover of life and good food. But mostly, Roger was forever a baseball man. From bats, balls and gloves in his childhood bed to being drafted by the New York Yankees on high school graduation, to years in college, military and community teams; he followed the lead of his idol, Babe Ruth. Officiating and managing...critiquing and cheering, he never met a player, field or game he did not enjoy. He was a man of strong opinions and willingness to share them. He was a leader of others and loyal teammate when called on to serve. Now, in the biggest ballpark he could ever hope for, he is realizing the joy of unending innings. Roger is preceded in death by his father and mother, Floyd and Mabel Hackett; sister, Joyce Gillum; wife, Nancy Hackett; son, Tony Hackett; and wife, JiHee Hackett. He is survived by his brother Larry Hackett and wife Betty; sister, Helen Dixon and husband Rich; son, Tyler and wife Lisa; daughter, Jillea Hackett Patterson; step-daughter, Dian Bazella; grandkids, Hannah, Hunter, Jasmine, Johnroger, and Carson Hackett,and Matt and Kelly Bazella; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a visitation with the family on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the home of Tyler & Lisa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials and gifts made to: The North Carolina Baseball Museum, 300 Stadium St., Wilson, NC 27893.