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James LOCKHART Obituary
Jim was joined in holy matrimony to Ruby Lee Jackson on Nov. 4, 1950. Ruby preceded Jim in death in 1988.
Jim was a pilot and flight instructor, and served in the military for more than 20 years. His final rank was that of Chief Warrant Officer. Following Jim's military career, he was employed as a Quality Assurance Manager with Pressure Systems, Inc., in Hampton, Va.
Jim was a longtime member of Union Baptist Church, where he was head of the Deacon Board for 12 years. He later joined St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, where he served as Junior Warden before he was elected as Senior Warden. Jim was a licensed Eucharist Minister and Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Carter Funeral, Inc., 251 Richneck Road, Newport News, VA 23608, Phone: 757-872-6696. Burial will follow at Hampton National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
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Memories and Condolences
for James LOCKHART
From the staff of Carter Funeral Home
April 23, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
James Johnson
April 22, 2010
With Sympathy to You and Your Family
There’s an unbroken thread that is woven from love, and it keeps family always together.
For nothing’s as real as the moments we’ve shared, they live on in our memories forever.
As difficult as this time is, may you find comfort in knowing that your father will always be with you and the memories you shared will forever be a part of your life.
Queen of Sheba/Malachi #15, Holy Royal Arch Masons
EHP James H. Johnson Jr.
April 22, 2010
The St. Cyprian's Church family will miss Jim a lot. He always helped when we needed him. He surely is in a better place now. Our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Woody and Teresa Dorsey
Darryl Scott
April 21, 2010
I met GIG James J. Lockart several years ago after receiving the last word in masonory., he was turely a man of many word and great wisdom. we in the masonic family has lost a great man.
Agnes Spencer
April 21, 2010
My heart was saddened when I learned about the passing of Jim. I remember Jim from Zem Temple in Hampton when I visited functions sponosred by the Temple and the Daughers of Isis. Jim was a wonderful person with a great personality. My condolences to the family. Jim will be missed.
April 21, 2010
I first met Jim in 1959 when over 125 Army helicopters were at Fort Bragg, N
C., for a AUSA demonstration. We became good friends from that time until now. Our wives, both deceased, were good friends also. He will be always remembered.
George T. Johnson, US Army Retired
Wichita, Kansas
April 21, 2010
I will miss Jim's wit and his ability to make everyone have fun. He was a unique man with many talents and abilities. (Earl Simmons, Silver Spring, MD)
April 21, 2010
Bobby Barner
April 21, 2010
Bro.Lockhart was a dear friend,whom i will truely miss. I will miss our conversations together,and all the masonic wisdom he taught me.
April 21, 2010
I met Jim just a few months ago at the BX on Langley Air Force Base. I recently received my Pilots License and Jim spent time sharing and encouraging me in my new found hobby. He even offered to take me up and show me a few things. I will really miss him.
Bill Adams
Saun Owens
April 21, 2010
My heart was deeply saddened when I learned of Jim's passing. Jim was a remarkable person and will be greatly missed. I'm so honored to have known and worked with such a wonderful person.
Connie Bush-Adu
April 21, 2010
When I think of Mr. Lockhart, I just smile and remember the nice times we shared when he would visit us here in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Even though the Lord called you home, the memories you left behind will never be forgotten.
Joseph L. R. Pinard
April 21, 2010
Jim, I know that the Lord needed you to
help in his work. That is why he called you home so soon. You were one of my dearest Friend and I shall miss you until we see each other. again.
Dave Shanklin
April 21, 2010
I Flew with Jim Lockhart many times between 1960 and 1975. We went to the South Pole together in 1964, where he saved the life of at least one mountain climber. ( see LIFE magazine 7 November 1964. He is the unlisted pilot)
The retired military has lost another truely great person.
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