George J. Lockwood

Last year the Syracuse Alumni Club of Arizona had the great fortune of meeting George. He came to many of our basketball game watch events, and was one of our best fans. We enjoyed hearing about the beginnngs of his news career which began when he was the Editor of the Daily Orange student newspaper at Syracuse University and that Eileen was the Editor the next year. The stories were fascinating. George was a most distinguished alum. We know he will be cheering with us in spirit. Our...

Eileen,
We were so sorry to learn of George's death. As you know, we give George all the credit for hiring us both at the St. Joseph News-Press 20 years ago and bringing us together. We have three kids, a mortgage, car payments -- all thanks to George's wisdom and foresight.
We were so happy to learn that his book will be coming out this spring. We look forward to reading it and hope to connect with you on our trip to Missouri this summer.
Again, our deepest sympathy.
Best,...

Many journalists would have been content to rest on their considerable laurels after a distinguished, much-honored career like George's in Milwaukee. But George took his considerable gifts into academia, and later to Missouri, were we first met. The lasting impression of George was his essential decency and his commitment to the highest quality journalism, without fear of favor, always on the side of the public's right to know. God bless you, George, and may Eileen and the family be comforted...

George was a professor of mine at UWM in the '60s. His passion for comics created a strong bond between us, and after graduation he gave me some of my earliest cartooning gigs at the Milwaukee Journal/Insight I will always be grateful for his encouragement and inspiration. George was a wonderful guy on so many levels.

To the Lockwood Family,
I was very sad to learn that George passed away. Indeed he was a comics fan and I always looked forward to my meetings over the years with George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Eileen and family, I have the best of memories of George as friend and colleague.I share your loss.

Eileen -- So many thoughts and memories. Chiefly they revolve around his great enthusiasm for his family, his work, his city, his state, his country. And, of course, for the Boy Scouts of America. It was an enthusiasm I have never seen fully matched by anyone I've known. That enthusiasm and joy was a gift to everyone who knew him. Much love from both of us. -- Mike and Sandy

Eileen - Just read of your heart-breaking loss. We did miss your usual Christmas card but assume you were either traveling or enroute to Arizona.
Our hearts and prayers are with you and we will try to reach you soon.

Our thoughts and prayers. What a great man.