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Delbert K. Jr.
Delbert K. Lockhart Jr., age 54, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012, at The Toledo Hospital. He was born in Toledo on May 14, 1958, to his parents Delbert and Shirley Lockhart. Del was a graduate of Whitmer High School in 1976. He then continued his education to become an ASE Certified Automotive Technician. Del was employed as an automotive instructor with Owens Community College and an auto tech with Grogan's Towne Chrysler and Monroe Dodge. He was an avid NASCAR fan of #2 Dodge and loved going to all the car shows, sometimes being one of the judges. Even after high school Del continued to follow Whitmer's football team and Ohio State. Del was very active with the Girl Scouts, educating the members on "car sense" showing them how to check the oil and change the tires. He was very proud of all of his graduates over the years from Owens. Del was a very active member of several organizations including, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which he was a graduate from the first class for First Responders, Mentor Program with Owens Express Athletic Dept. also member of Who's Who Among America's Teachers, AAA for Students Auto Skills. He was very proud of his knock-out roses, "those were his girls". Del was a passionate member of CASA (court appointed special advocate) for children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert Sr. and Shirley Lockhart and his grandparents. Del is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Fields, and his many, many lifetime friends.
Visitation for friends and family will be at H. H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd (at Alexis) 419-473-1301 on Monday, November 19 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 p.m., with Scripture Services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin with prayers in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., to follow with a Mass of the Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane. Entombment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to an organization which helps disabled children or animals.
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Memories and Condolences
for Delbert Lockhart
Barb Hier
November 19, 2013
I miss you Del.
Barb Hatcher/Hier
November 19, 2013
I still and will always have you in my heart.
Judy Scott
November 16, 2013
Your Light will always shine. Memories will last for ever.
Happy Holidays Del.
Evelyn Fields-Lockhart
November 15, 2013
It's been one year today that God called you home and there is not a day that goes by that I haven't missed your smile, touch, your laughter. I still don't understand why as this day has come. One year without you has been the hardest struggle for me. I love and miss you. I may not be able to see but you are still my prince.
Evelyn Fields
May 3, 2013
Happy Birthday, Del
I miss you much and love you.
Evelyn Fields-Lockhart
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas to my prince I miss you so very much; life isn't the same without you here the house is very quiet without your laughter. I miss the endless talks we always had then having dinner between 11pm and 4am even trying to find some place that would deliver. (oh, those fried eggs with cin and sugar)I miss you baby.
Love your wife, Evelyn
December 14, 2012
hey guy miss you very much we do not have
anyone to call when larry has a question have a great christmas with jesus
Paul Manol
December 13, 2012
Merry Christmas Del! Rest in peace my old friend.
Barb Hier / Hatcher
November 28, 2012
OOOO Del. . I will miss you very much. Thanks for helping my Son and I when we came up to Toledo. I will meet you on cloud 9 when my time comes.
Chris Mantyla
November 21, 2012
Del, I remember you from Owens Tech Auto shop. You always had a friendly smile, and you were so much fun to be around. You treated everyone with great respect and caring, and made people feel welcome. You were a very good teacher. Hands-on training, and no rush like some of the other teachers, you stayed with the student until they learned the job. I remember you stayed with everyone until they "got it" and made sure of that. And then we all laughed again because you helped make it fun. God Bless you Del.
Judy Scott
November 19, 2012
I met Del when I first started at owens at the TT (Transportation Tech.) in 2002 and we use to joke around and talk when he had a spare minute in between classes. We would talk about cars and how to repair them (always a need for that information) enjoyed his nice smile and his jokes. Will miss him greatly. Rest now and see ya later.
The Addis Clan.
November 19, 2012
I light this candle in the memory of our neighborhood buddy ..Del you have touched the lives of so many, you will never be forgotten .. We shall have the memories of our friendship from the old neighborhood days. Rest in peace our friend ..you are now reunited with you family.
Paul Manol
November 19, 2012
I'm both saddened and stunned to learn of Del's untimely passing. Another classmate taken far too soon! I first met Del in 5th grade at Monac Elementary. We hung out a lot and I will forever remember his epic parties at his house. He was the consummate car buff, even back then. It was his passion. (As was his pinkish-purple Grand Prix later in high school. The ultimate "prairie schooner"). The world has lost a special person! Please accept my sincerest condolences. Until we meet again Del....
N.K. Shultz
November 19, 2012
Del will be missed by myself and all the students lives that he influenced here at Owens. He was remarkable!
Dan VanFleet
November 18, 2012
Delbert was the best friend I ever had. We met in 5th grade and were friends for life. The many times we would hang out at
his mom & dads house and talk or have a beer. Or we would be driving and he would end up wearing what he was drinking, or driving and taking a corner to fast and doing it on two wheels. I am going to miss my friend and those that know Delbert are going to miss him as much as I will. The ones who will miss out are the ones who never knew Delbert. He never had a bad word about anyone. Evelyn I know your heart is hurting right along everybody else. If there is ever anything I can do for you all you have to do is ask.
November 18, 2012
Whitmer High School Panther's Pride Salutes "Del Lockhart" ~ may "You" rest in peace in Paradise our brother.
Whitmer Class of 1976
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Sherrie Malkin-Thompson
November 18, 2012
Del was one of the nicest guys that has ever touched my life...I met him first when I was 14 and the times that we shared could never be duplicated....he made me laugh. I have great memories of hanging out with him and his mom in the mornings before school and driving around in his pink Grand Prix! Delbert...you were one special man and you will be missed.
Karen Croy
November 18, 2012
Del had a big heart, wonderful sense of humor, helped many people, and will be missed by many. Del and my Dad enjoyed many conversations on the phone. told myself many times driving past his house I should stop and see how he's doing if for no more reason than to admire his prize winning roses again. he did so much for so many. breaks my heart to know one of my heroes has passed.
Maryanne Bowyer-Cherry
November 18, 2012
Del was the best!! He never forgot his friends and always kept in touch. He brought me and my family much peace when my father was ill and we couldn't be there to help everyday. Whenever my mother needed assistance, she would call Del and he always was there without hesitation. He was a loving and giving person and after 30+ years of friendship, I will miss him very much. Evelyn, know that he loves you and know that you will be together again in Heaven. My thought and prayers are with you. Love and God Bless! Ting
Pam Bezeau
November 18, 2012
Del was a wonderful man, loved him dearly. I will miss you my friend.
Jan Burgard-Moore
November 18, 2012
To Evelyn,
I first met Del when we were teenagers and he was always a great friend to me. We all loved hangin out in his moms garage and watching him wrench away! I am so sorry for your loss. May you rest well in heaven, Delbert Kyle Charles Lockhart Jr <3
November 18, 2012
Del my sweet Del you will be so missed, if ever I had a friend you were he, I have know you since 1992 how we met and when we met I will always treasure, we have had so many hours of endless conversation, drinking a few LITE beers together in your backroom, and I will never forget the Bowling Pin you fancied up for me as a gag gift as a xmas exchange. What I will miss most of all is a phone call from you saying Hello Sweetheart.. You always made my day at work and also your special love for your pet. You will be sadly missed and my heart and sympathy goes to your wife. May your star shine bright from above.. Love ya buddy... Karen McMichael-Fehrenbaker
November 18, 2012
I will always remember the first time I met Del and the fun we had, the friendship that we formed & the times I stopped by to just say hi & chat. He helped me through quite a few rough times with his words of wisdom. I will miss you Del,however I know that you are still my "best friend" and still helping me thru the rough times. May God bless you and I know that he has a very special place reserved for you.
Sandi Houk
Barbara Carter
November 17, 2012
Del was the best. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be sorely missed by us all.
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