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Ret. Lockett Obituary
Lockett
February 5, 1935-
June 27, 2018
Columbus, GA- Ret. MSGT Milton Lockett, Jr. 83, of Columbus, Georgia passed Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his residence. Celebration of life services will be 11:30AM Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in the chapel at Hill-Watson-People's Funeral Service LLC, 1605 3rd Avenue, Columbus with Reverend Joseph Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Main Post Cemetery, Ft Benning, Georgia with full military honors accorded. Visitation will be today, Monday, July 2, 2018 from 1:00PM-7:00PM at the funeral home, according to Hill-Watson-People's Funeral Service LLC, 706-327-9293. MSGT Lockett was born February 5, 1935 in College Park, Georgia to Milton Lockett, Sr. and Bessie Mae Richards Lockett. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and also served two tours of duty in Vietnam. MGST Lockett became the first African American Ranger Instructor in the United States Army in 1959. He was a member of First African Baptist Church, Past Master of the Sons of King Solomon #358, Electric City Chapter # 482, 32 degree, Royal Arc and also, a Shriner. He married Ida Clay Lockett on February 12, 1955. Their marriage lasted 52 years, from that union one child was born. MSGT Lockett leaves to cherish his many fond memories his current wife of seven years, Angela Lockett; a brother, John W. Lockett, Marietta, GA; a sister, Debbrah Lockett Williford, Atlanta, GA; son, Milton Lockett III(Christine), Columbus, GA; three grandchildren, Celestial Weaver(Walter), Milton Lockett IV, and Tamara Nicole Marshall all of Columbus, GA; four great grandchildren, Jasmine Brady, Alexis Brady, Mersadies Sistrunk and Katilyn Lockett; two great great grandchildren, Carson and Cameron Brady and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and many dear friends.
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Deborah Lockett Williford
June 26, 2025
Today June 27, 2018 my brother went home to be with his wife and parents and in-law and All of my siblings except me and my brother John was my mom only children here. Columbus Georgia will never be the same again. You're definitely missed Big Brother. Your baby sister Niecy.
RODERICK HOLMES
July 25, 2018
A great friend, Soldier and crime fighter in the war on drugs
Anderson Kemp
July 3, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie perry
July 3, 2018
MAY YOUR FAMILY WHO I CONSIDER MY FAMILY FEEL ALL THE LOVE IN RETURN THAT YOU GAVE YOUR FALTHER
WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. MAY YOU FIND PEACE KNOWNING IN YOUR HEARTS THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES.
MR. LOCKETT WORE MANY TITLES......THROUGH YOU IT WAS PAPPI.......SGT LOCKETT...MR. LOCKETT.....
WE LOVE YOU
DEBBIE & LOUIS PERRY & FAMILY
Debbrah Lockett WILLIFORD
July 3, 2018
The love my brothers and sisters shared is something I will never forget. My brother and sister in law Ida were parents to myself and my sister Theresa. I will always cherish the time we spent together and will miss him. R.I.H.
Your sister Debbrah
Bjm
July 1, 2018
To the Family: May you find strength to cope with the loss of your dearly loved one from the God of all comfort, who has promised to comfort and strengthen you during this difficult and sadden time of loss . 2 Cor. 1:3, & 4
Bernetta Cabarrus
June 29, 2018
Heart felt sympathy to the family
M. D.
June 29, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help during this difficult time (1Peter 5:6,7).
B D
June 29, 2018
With heartfelt sympathy to the family. May fond memories of your loved one comfort you at this time. Please consider Psalm 145:18, 19. May those words bring you some consolation and a small measure of peace.
RK
June 29, 2018
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
June 29, 2018
May the Father of tender mercies help you through these difficult days. He will be missed by all.
June 29, 2018
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for your family. May God provide comfort and strength during this most challenging time.
June 29, 2018
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for your family. May God provide comfort and strength during this most challenging time.
MHS
June 29, 2018
To the family of, Ret Lockett
Please accept my sincerest condolences .Know that the God of comfort feels your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2.
June 29, 2018
Word's alone cant express the sadness that those who are close to you are feeling for the passing of your dear loved one . May you find comfort in knowing that you have friends to support you at this time of sadness . With deep sympathy
G. Reff
June 29, 2018
To the family thanks for sharing your memories of locket. May the God of comfort be with you during your grief, I know all will miss him .continue to share the gift of memories they will sustain your heart.
June 29, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Lockett family. May the God who "Binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn help your family during this most difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
June 29, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
June 29, 2018
I am extending my sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one . May you find comfort in the words of Jesus at Matthew 5 : 4 . God will provide comfort for you .
J F
June 29, 2018
May God comfort and strengthen the Lockett family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass away, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Darryl Oliver
June 28, 2018
I would like to say that MSG Lockett always treated me with respect, welcomed me into his home-the doors were always open for me to come in. He would always ask about my family and how they were doing. He shared his life in the military with me since we both served. Thanks Uncle Milton for all the stories(experiences), the love you gave me and my family. God Bless you in Heaven.
Your nephew,
Darryl
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