Kenneth Wayne Lochala

Kenneth Wayne Lochala obituary

Kenneth Wayne Lochala

Kenneth Lochala Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Lochala, 66 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home is Panama City. He was born in Crossett, Arkansas on May 7, 1959.

Upon graduating from high school, his interests included listening to rock songs, deer hunting, watching movies with his wife, and spending time alone. Diving was another one of his hobbies. He worked in the IT ministry at a First Baptist Church. As a family man, he was a dedicated husband to his wife and a loving father to his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Lockala; mother, Patricia Aiken Lochala and sister, Kay Parker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Janice Cerera Lochala; daughter, Heather Michelle Sims and husband Alex; son, John Spruill; daughter, Aja Lochala; grandchildren, Taylor Sims, Maddie Sims, Wyatt Sims, and Adalyn Mae Lochala. He is also remembered by his aunts, Dianne Aiken and Lois Lochala; uncle, Bobby Lochala and cousins, Patricia Reed, Deedee Ellis, Jimmy Carpenter, Scott Parker, and Sherrie Lochala.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Lochala.

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Patricia Reed

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Oh, how I wish he could have lived here a little longer; nevertheless, God had a different plan, and His plan is always perfect. Kenny is no longer in pain and he is completely healed! My heart hurts, because we shared this cancer journey together. I will continue to fight!
Love to Janice, Heather, Adalyn, and Aja!

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