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Robert Lockett Obituary
Robert "Bobby" Lockett, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Advanced Health Care Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born December 22, 1938, in Toledo to Patrick and Rosalee Lockett. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn Louise Lockett; his daughter, D'Lana Lockett; brothers, Francis "June" Lockett, James "Brother" Lockett, Morris Lockett; sisters, Marie Lockett, Willa McNair, Beulah Reed, Thelma Wilson, and Jean Cantrell.
He leaves to mourn his loss, and cherish his memory, son, Robert "Skeebo" Lockett Jr.; grandson, Robert Lockett III; granddaughter, Lindsey Lockett; great grandson, Kaine Lockett; brother, Patrick Lockett; sister, Nancy Glover; many nephews, great nephews, nieces, great nieces, and a multitude of cousins and life-long friends.
Bobby was a graduate of Libbey High School. He loved sports and played football and basketball for the Cowboys. He established, and was owner, and manager of Bobby Lockett School of Dance. His dancers were invited to perform at many venues throughout the City of Toledo. 1969 he was appointed a position as Coordinator for Toledo's 1st Police Aide Class sponsored by the government through E.O.P.A. which proved to be a success for the city of Toledo. He was employed by the State of Ohio as an Investigator for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 2000.
He never tired of being inventive and busy. He was his families BBQ guy, and from that experience he became one of Toledo's well known BBQ venders, known as "Mr. Bob's Que-the Sauce is Boss" catering many events throughout the city and neighboring communities in Lucas County.
Funeral Service is Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 3:00 pm, preceded by Wake at 2:00 pm at The House of Day. Burial at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, Monday, July 13, 2020.
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Clyde Hogan Sr.
July 12, 2020
U of M Football has lost one of it's most loyal fans in Bobby's
passing. God bless the family and trust in Him to see you through this difficult time.
Terrence/Glynis Appleberry
July 10, 2020
You are loved & you will be missed
Al @ Margie (Matecki) Fanaff
July 9, 2020
Gonna miss our talks about the Libbey football games and the good old days. You were a great teammate and even greater player. From a member of the Pony Backfield to one of the Elephant Guys, God Bless you and your family.
Ron Stokes
July 9, 2020
Going to miss you from the neighborhood where I grow up around the corner from you. He always had kind word when you seen him. My deepest condolences to all love ones god bless you always. Ron Stokes & Family,
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