Wade E. Lockwood

TUCSON, Ariz. - Wade E. Lockwood, 53, formerly of Hinsdale, N.Y., died tragically Wednesday (July 4, 2018) at his apartment complex, in Tucson, as a result of a murderous gun assault by a neighbor.

Born Aug. 4, 1964, in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Rodney N. and Anastasia "Nancy" Sylvia Quick Lockwood.

Wade was a 1983 graduate of Hinsdale Central School and it's BOCES welding program. He then received his associate degree in respiratory care from Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, Ga.

As a resident of Hinsdale, he worked at the Olean Filtration Plant. He also worked for Genesee Metal Products Inc. in Olean and at St. Bonaventure University.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served active duty from 1984 to 1987. He then served with the Army Reserves in Olean until his honorable discharge in 1996.

He moved to Georgia in 1997, where he lived and worked for various nursing homes for 14 years, at which time he moved to Tucson. Recently he worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Wade enjoyed travel, collecting things and he loved his dog Lucy, as well as a good cold beer.

Surviving are a sister, Beth Ann Lockwood of Hinsdale; a niece, Victoria (Kevin) Babb; two nephews, Kyle Geuder and Philip Geuder; three aunts; three uncles; and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Stephen P. "Spock" Lockwood in 2009 and Richard N. Lockwood in 2012.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 4, 2018) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. A memorial service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, led by Monroe Bishop of Hinsdale. Full military honors will be accorded by the Allegany American Legion Ritual Team. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean.

Donations in Wade's memory may be made to the Warming House, the Genesis House, or to an organization of the donor's choice that serves those less fortunate.

Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.