Carl Marzette of Rockford departed this earthly life January 9, 2026. He was born May 10, 1967 in Chicago, IL the son of Dorothy Duncan and Jimmy Cooper. Carl lived in Rockford over 50 years coming from Chicago, IL. He was employed as a over the road truck driver by Schneider Trucking 10 years before becoming ill. Carl was also know for being a diesel mechanic and neighborhood mechanic. He graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High class of 1984 and he attended Ferris State University.

Carl leaves to cherish many loving memories,  fiancée, Beverly Wills; six sons, Trevon Taylor, Tywon Taylor, Carvell (Lakeia) Gordon, Travis Taylor, Carl Harris, and Tyreese Harris; three daughters, Rocheada Latimer, Tristica Gordon and Erica Lynn; 32 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother James Marzette; a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy Marzette and Jimmy Cooper ; son, Kevin Harris and great grandson; brother, Sanford Marzette; and two sisters, Carla and Monica Marzette.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.