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Odie Lockard Obituary

Odie B. Lockard, 92, of Big Spring, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Lockard was a World War II Army veteran, a former member of the Breckinridge County Cattlemen's Association and an avid cattle farmer and at-tended Big Spring United Methodist Church.

He was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Big Spring to the late William ""Bill"" and Alice Minter Lockard.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Witt and Lester Lockard; and four sisters, Parthena Sharp, Betty Lee Newton, Nina Newton and Adena Haus.

Mr. Lockard is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Lockard; a son, Titus (Nancy) Lockard; and a special niece, Brenda (Ernie) Carman.

The funeral is at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Big Spring United Methodist Church. Burial follows in the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. EST Tuesday and continues at 8 a.m. EST Wednesday at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington.

Expression of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Big Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Feb. 16 to Feb. 20, 2014.
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Robert And Family Chapman

February 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert n family Chapman

February 23, 2014

Mr. Lockard was a very special man and will always be remembered by our family as a hard worker, quick with a smile and a funny story. He will be missed by many and we offer our most sincere condolences on your loss.

Deana & Joe Crutcher

February 19, 2014

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