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James Lockwood Obituary
October 29, 1940 - February 25, 2025
SUN PRAIRIE - James F. Lockwood, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 29, 1940 in Madison and was the son of Francis and Bernadette (Meyer) Lockwood. He married Judith Ann Rickey on April 23, 1960. Jim and Judy have lived in Sun Prairie for 60 years. He started his career at 17 in Sun Prairie at Phil Clifford Ford and retired after 57 years at Capital Ford in Madison. "Jim was the best Ford parts man in the industry". He loved fishing, hunting squirrels, horseshoes, classic cars and car shows. His favorite place to relax was weekends in Oxford with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Judy; four children, Kimberly (Tom) Lockwood, Kevin (Joelle) Lockwood, Kristi (Augie) List, Kari (Paul) Prohaska; 10 grandchildren, Beth (Steve), Amy, Kelsey (Matt) Austin, Drew, Dalton, Blaise, Remington, Challis and Chase; five great-grandchildren, Kohen, Oliver, Natti, Kennedy and Layla; brothers-in-law Richard Rickey, Frank Rickey Jr.; sisters-in-law, Marlene (Dutch) Van Dyke, Susie (Wayne) Niebuhr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John (Barb) Lockwood; sister, Kathy (Ron) Harris; Jamie Ives and Nicky Ives; a niece, Jackie Kovalaske; and a brother-in-law, Robert Rickey.
A visitation will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tuschen Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St., Sun Prairie. We would like to thank the incredible medical and care team at St. Mary's in addition to Polly in Palliative Care. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center or the American Heart Association. We will miss you and carry you in our hearts forever!
God saw he was getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put His arms around him
And whispered, "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched him
And saw him fade away,
Although we loved him dearly
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral and Cremation
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com
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Ron Oetzel
March 20, 2025
Best Parts guy I have ever worked with, and am grateful I had the opportunity.
There are many people in this world, and then there are "good people". Jimmy was tops. My condolences to his family.
Cindy Hoppe
March 8, 2025
Judy & Family.... I am so sorry to read this. May you find comfort in the memories that all of you shared.Take Care... Cindy
Ron & Geneal Humphrey
March 2, 2025
Judy- Sending our condolences to you and your family. We often recall those
days at 3202 Atwood Avenue.
Augie List Sr.
March 2, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Jim in two different ways , first through his being an exceptional parts man , he was the best , and secondly his approval of letting our son marry one of his beautiful daughters . It was always fun socializing with Jimmy at family gatherings, I´m sure he will be greatly missed.
Augie and Joyce List
Lynne Oncken
March 2, 2025
Dear Judy and family - my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love you all and thinking of you during this time. Hugs...Lynne
Kris and Bob Pavey
March 2, 2025
We were saddened to hear about Jim´s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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