Robert was born December 24, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi. He is the son of Robert Carter Nicholas Stockett and Caroline Price Stockett. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson for over 60 years. He was a graduate of Murrah High School class of 1959, The University of Mississippi Class of 1963, and the Jackson School of Law Class of 1965. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar Association in 1966. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He served as a director of the Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood & Drainage District for over 20 years, a founding director of Jackson Preparatory School, founder and past president of Lake Caroline Inc., General Partner of Coliseum Ramada Inn, Metro Ramada Inn, Ramada Renaissance Hotel and McComb Ramada Inn. He enjoyed raising and racing Thoroughbreds and was a member of the Jockey Club as an owner.

Robert was preceded in death by his father Robert Carter Nicholas Stockett, his mother Caroline Armstead Price Stockett and his brother Samuel Henry Stockett.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Burke Stockett; his children, Susan Stockett Carnell (Glenn) of Corinth, TX; Robert Carter Nicholas Stockett III (Carroll) of Jackson; Kathryn Rutledge Stockett of Church Hill, MS; Samuel Nicholas Stockett (Mary Claire) of Jackson; and Charles Burke Stockett (Samantha) of Oxford, MS; 9 Grandchildren; and uncle Dr. H. Richard Johnson.

Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Stewart, Joe Speed, Dr. Bob McLean, Vaughn Watkins, John Lenoir, Trent Carnell, Phillip Carnell and Carter Stockett.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to French Camp Academy, 1 Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39754.