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DR. ROBERT WILLIAM LOWELL LOCKHART JR.
DR. ROBERT WILLIAM LOWELL LOCKHART JR.
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DR. ROBERT LOCKHART JR. Obituary
He and his wife Betty Moore Lockhart married on October 2, 1964. The couple bore three children and eight grandchildren.
From 1966-1968 he served and practiced dentistry in the U.S. Army in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. He maintained a dental practice in Houston for over 40 years, and worked for years at the Harris County Hospital District. He was the co-founder and former Board Chairman of Health Velocity, a dental maintenance organization and an active member at Westbury United Methodist Church.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. Lockhart, Sr. and Espanola F. Lockhart. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Betty; sister Jacqueline, children, Dr. Robert III (Ellen); Dr. Christopher (Tracy); Lisa (Samuel Walker), grandchildren: Paige, Ryan, Hailey, Casey, Grant, Robert "Mac", Rayne, and Catherine "Reese". He also leaves a host of close family, relatives and friends.
Visitation: Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 10:00 am at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 Willowbend Blvd. Houston, TX. 77096. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am. Internment: Monday, November 16, 2015 at 9:15am at Houston National Cemetery.
Hailey Lockhart
March 23, 2023
Hi Gramps, you’re on my mind today. I wish I could tell you all the new things in my life. One day❤
Rayne
January 12, 2023
Hi my Gramps! I love and miss you so much.
Grant
June 23, 2022
I miss you more than anything, having a difficult time figuring out life right now. I sure wish you were here to get me through...
Lisa Lockhart Walker
August 4, 2021
Dad, Missing you is an understatement. A gap that has not been filled in my heart. The light you shone during your life has left such a legacy. Your guidance, patience and quiet resilience did not go unnoticed. We live on and continue to hope to make you proud! Much love...Lisa
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Hailey Lockhart
July 13, 2021
I love you!
Hailey Lockhart
July 13, 2021
Hi Gramps, I´m about to graduation college!!! Isn't that crazy?! I have two more weeks until I move back home with mom and dad. Just wanted to give you a little life updated. I finished my last semester with all A´s and I know you would be so proud of me. I start working on August 23rd with my first big girl job!!
I miss you so much everyday and not a day goes by that I don´t think about you. I hope I´m making you so proud and I can´t wait till I get to hug you again. I love you so much
Michelle Jones
May 27, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Rayne McKenzie
January 30, 2021
Hi Gramps I miss you more and more everyday. I wish I could give you the biggest hug. So many moments of my life I wish I could still share with you, but I know you're watching over me. I love you so much gramps!
Raquel Puente
November 11, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 28, 2019
Hey gramps, it's grant I just wanted to say I miss you and I'm doing well in college. I learned a few more tips in tennis and wish you could see how much I have improved from when you last saw me play. I'm trying not to look like a monkey on the court and keep my attitude in check. I miss my biggest fan. Love grant
Hailey Lockhart
July 17, 2018
I am missing you terribly my sweet gramps. I hope i am making you proud!! I love you so much... until we meet again.
Linda Pitegoff Meyerson Meyerson
March 22, 2017
Dear betty, I wanted to find you and bob and went to google where I sadly discovered that your wonderful handsome husband has passed. I was fondly speaking of you to my sister and recalled our duplicate bridge games from ft. Leonard wood Missouri. I am so sorry about your losing your husband. My heart goes out to you. I am hoping you find my sincere condolences , though a bit belated, and would love to speak with you. You are always in my most warm and fond memories of the very special person you were then and I'm certain you are so many years later. Linda Pitegoff Meyerson
Amanda Davis
November 11, 2016
Dr. Lockhart is on my mind today. He was more like the Grandfather I didn't have as a teen into adulthood as mine passed away when I was very young. Our conversations were always interesting as they took place primarily while he was fixing my teeth (frequently)! I'll never forget his gentle demeanor and his encouragement to me and my family. At his service last year, I heard the impact he had on so many people. He left an amazing legacy and it inspires me to lead a life that will do the same. To so many of his patients, he was so much more than a dentist.
When I smile for pictures, I often think of him. He used to tell me he wanted me to have a "Hollywood smile." Thanks to him and Dr. III and staff, I'd like to think I have a smile he was proud of.
God bless, Dr. Lockhart. We miss you!
Raquel Puente
August 18, 2016
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday...unseen,unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Lee Brown
November 28, 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting Robert while He and my daughter were being treated for cancer in Santa Barbara.
He as a good and intelligent man whom I'd hoped to share mutual interests and analysis with for many years to come.
May the Lord comfort and watch over His most wonderful family until we are one day reunited.
Sincerely,
Lee Brown
Mesa, Az
Beverly Prince
November 18, 2015
My thoughts are with the family.
Jacquelyn Jones
November 17, 2015
May Father God comfort and comfort and strengthen you.In Jesus Name
CAROLINE COOK
November 17, 2015
CONDOLENCES TO UR FAMILY N FRIENDS! THANK U FOR CHANGING MY LIL SIS VONNIE'S LIFE! YOU MEANT THE WORLD TO HER! REST IN PARADISE! GOD BLESS U! CAROLINE N TREVOR
Evon Boykins
November 17, 2015
To Mother Betty Lockhart, Robert III, Christopher, Lisa, and your whole family:
I love you all, praying for you, and me and my family send condolences to you. May GOD's PEACE, GOD's COMFORT, GOD's STRENGTH & GOD's Unconditional LOVE shower you, all. Stay connected to GOD & one another. God is with you, all.
I met Dr. Robert W. Lockhart, Jr., at Whataburger on Old Spanish Trail and Calhoun in October 1982. He order a Medium Diet Coke. And then stood there watching me at the cash register. He leaned over, gave me his business card, and said, "IF YOU EVER NEED A JOB, CALL ME!" That day GOD used Doc Jr. (DAD) to CHANGE my life forever. I called, asked for him, he was busy, so I HUNG UP... few days later he sent his Office Manager, Mary, to Whataburger to ask if I had called and I said, "Yes!" She set up my interview that week with DOC Jr on November 15, 1982.
On November 17, 1982, two days later, Doc Jr., hired me as his Dental Assistant, then asked me to go to school, as he had asked others to do, & be his Registered Dental Hygienist, so I went. I graduated May 1987 as a RDH. Then later I returned as both Dr. Robert Lockhart Jr & Dr. Robert Lockhart III's Office Manager.
You, DOC DAD, was one of the ones God used to teach me about LIFE, FAMILY, LOVE, FORGIVENESS & OVERCOMING all OBSTACLES in MY LIFE!
DOC DAD, always wanted me to better myself, expecially in GRAMMAR, because he said, "Evon, one day, you will speak to thousands of people and your GRAMMAR needs to be imporved and on point!" He was right! I am a pastor,the Boykins Youth Foundations, Inc. Administrator, A General Manager for three minor league men's football team, president of a youth boys football team and cheerleading squads, a motivational speaker and in my ninth educational program & currently pursuing a Master in Divinity (M. Div.).
All because DOC DAD, said one day, "I didn't belong in Whataburger, GOD has more for me to do, get ALL the EDUCATION you can get Evon, you are SMART and you can do it, I believe in YOU!" He did and I am doing all he said to me 33 years ago!
THANK YOU, DOC DAD, for always being there for me! All the long conversations, laughs and tears of JOY and sometimes SORROWS!THANK YOU, DOC DAD, for always being proud of everything I did and my son, Christopher Boykins.
Thank you for allowing me to hold your hands, at our LAST VISIT, and let me pray for you, your wife and family, as we both cried several months ago in your home driveway, and you said to me with TEARS in your eyes, "If I have to go, Evon, I have lived a GOOD LIFE!"
Then I said to YOU, I have too, DOC, I feel the same way being sick these past 9 years, but GOD HAS THE FINAL SAY and not us, so we will LIVE LIFE to the FULLIEST" and we laugh as tears flowed!
Then, later you called me and said, "Evon, I AM GOING BACK TO WORK NEXT MONTH!" Thanks for always TEXTING me,too, (I TAUGHT YOU TO TEXT). I appreciate you texting me when you was in MEXICO and on your way to CALIFORNIA!
Thank you for loving me, even when I struggled to love myself. Thank you for including me in your Dental Family and your own family. Thank you, Doc Dad!I love and miss you sooooo much.
God blessed me with Doc Jr. and meeting HIM, I was blessed with the whole LOCKHART family. My whole Boykins family is praying and sends their love.
Love your daughter from other parents,
Pastor Evon M. Boykins (R.D.H.)
Jayne Chandler
November 15, 2015
Lisa and family,
May God send angels of comfort to wrap you in love and peace from now until eternity.
Sincerely,
Jayne Chandler
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Mrs.Juanita Sheppard
November 15, 2015
To The Lockhart family!! May God give you his peace and comfort you in the lost of your love one. God Bless You!!! In His Love.
Beverly Wheatley-Ratliff
November 14, 2015
My sincere sympathy to Betty and the family on their loss. Always be thankful for the many memories shared among family and friends and know that you have the biggest comforter of all, Jesus the Christ.
Jackie Blake
November 14, 2015
Condolences to the Lockhart Family and Staff. Thank you Linda for the phone calls.
RIP My Doc!
Jerry Long DDS
November 14, 2015
I first met Robert when we were pre-dental majors at UT/Austin. We were often in the same classes, and sat next to each other as a function of alphabetical order.
Fortunately, we entered dental school together, and again shared a lab because of our last names. Robert and I used each other to practice several dental procedures for the first time. I trusted him, and he in turn trusted me.
He was always willing to help his classmates in any way, and has been a lifelong friend to me. Working so closely with Robert over the years was a true blessing, and through our mutual respect, he opened my eyes to racial injustice and tolerance toward our fellow man. I am a better person for knowing Dr. Lockhart. Rest in peace, 'ol buddy.
November 14, 2015
Dr. Lockhart's passing leaves a very large hole in the lives of many people. He was a wonderful mentor to our daughter, Amy, and his guidance and friendship made him a major guiding light in her life. We enjoyed our softball years in his company. God bless Betty, Robert, Chris, and Lisa and all who loved him.
Suanna and Pat DeBusk
November 14, 2015
God bless the family.
Remain strong.
You have our total support.
Dr. Melvyn E. Huckaby & Mona Honore'
Glenwood Jordan
November 14, 2015
It is not every day that we meet someone with such a warm, inviting spirit. Dr. Lockhart was that way everytime I saw him. Unfortunately, I had not seen him for too long but his loving spirit will always be a memory. I pray God's blessings for all of his family.
Carolyn Conner
November 13, 2015
Betty and children I want to give my Condolences to all of you. God now has Robert with him and he is smiling at what a great family the two of you produced. Until our names are called love each other, hug each other and stay in touch with each other. If you need me to do anything I am available day or night and just a phone call away. Love all of you, Carolyn (Nana) Conner
LaTiffany Sauls
November 13, 2015
Rest in peace Doc . My condolences to the family. Dr Lockhart was my dentist for over 20 years. He was very kind and humorous. I will truly miss him .
Jackie Fair
November 13, 2015
Mrs. Lockhart, Robert, Chris and Lisa - I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. I know there are no words that will ease your grief at this moment. However, in time may the memories of all that you have shared bring smiles to your faces and joy to your heart.
Valerie Hoyle
November 13, 2015
I will really miss U Dr. Lockhart. I can't believe u are gone... U were a Great dentist!.I was looking forward to seeing U at work Christmas party. U called U & I the A team...
Kris Gardner
November 13, 2015
Rest in peace, Doc. Thank you for everything you did for my mom. God Bless you and your family.
Joyce Thomas Allen
November 13, 2015
Dr 3 and the entire Lockhart family;my condolences to you in the lost of a great man; H town has lost the best dentist in the city.He was my dentist and friend for over 30yrs. He will be missed.
Marion Lacour-Thompson
November 13, 2015
Betty and all of the family, my deepest condolences. I feel so blessed to have known such a faithful friend and former neighbor. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. I pray that your strong faith in God will bring you comfort at his difficult time.
october egleton
November 13, 2015
May the peace of God's angels surround your family at this difficult time.You will be greatly missed Dr.Lockhart, Rest in Peace
Shelia Wright
November 13, 2015
Mrs. Betty Lockhart: May the beautiful memories of your husband comfort you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Shelia Wright
Ricky and Jeeva Brown
November 13, 2015
We are saddened to hear of the Going-Home of Dr. Lockhart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ricky and Jeeva Brown
November 13, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert Lacour
November 13, 2015
God bless you, Lockhart family. We are indeed saddened by the loss of such a dear family friend. I always brag about and cherish the memory of he, my dad, and other men in the neighborhood getting together to watch Monday Night Football at each others' homes. I also fondly remember the New Year's parties and listening to great sounds on his awesome sound system. We will certainly miss you, Dr. Lockhart.
Vanue (Van) Lacour, Jr.
November 13, 2015
Robert (and his wife Betty) was the type friend who you could always call friend whether you saw him everyday or just once in awhile. He had a wonderful gentle spirit and kind heart that delivered only the best he could offer. I will deeply cherish my visit with Robert and Betty during this past Holiday Season of 2014. I had not seen them for several years...always knew they were doing okay...but there is nothing like spending time with people you care about and just having good o'conversation with. I will miss Robert, but will continue to nourish my friendship with his wife and family. May God's blessings be with you and your family. May your soul rest in peace.
Rob Williams
November 12, 2015
I send my condolences to my extended family the Lockhart's. Doc was a great mentor and friend whom I will never forget. He and I always had great conversations about life and he would always give you an honest answer and motivation that anything was achievable through hardwork. He called me Mississippi Mud and I called him James Brown. I always tell Rob how blessed he was to have a dad like him that was so caring and easy to talk to. You all stay strong because you all are in our prayers.
Rob Williams
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