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Obituary For Lurante Lockett

Mr. Luranta Lockette passed on August 13, 2021. Funeral Service for Mr. Lockette will be held August 26, 2021 in our Chapel at 11:00 am. Viewing August 25, 2021 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. All attendees must wear a mask while our Chapel Seat 400 which allows for social distancing. Interment: Southview Cemetery.

The Life of Lurante Lockette Lurante K. Lockette, known as "Ronte" a.k.a "Big Redd", was born on January 22, 1974 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He attended Thomasville Heights Elementary School, D.H. Stanton Elementary and Harper High School. After school he worked and supported his family business, Mary's Bail Bonding for many years. As a young adult he enjoyed socializing and fellowship in the Central Methodist Community then proceeded his adult years with fellowship in Thomasville community and most recently Jonesboro/Forest Park community.

His unorthodox ways, smile and big heart attracted many and left a mark on anyone he came in contact with. Lurante loved hard and wanted the same love in return in which he was loved dearly by family and community neighborhood friends. He loved dogs and always kept one as his best friend no matter what.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother Joyce Lockette, his Grandmother, Mary Lockette; three sisters Juanshe Horton, Sasha Lockette, Takiya Coachman; two brothers Traveous Lockette and Antonio Coachman. Also one daughter Taynisia Lockette, two sons Lurante Lockette Jr., Demetrius Jarrett; niece (like a daughter) Tyanna Horton; step daughter Deonica Davenport; Aunt Pat Lockette; two uncles William Lockette Jr., and Wayne Lockette Sr. and a host of nieces and nephews that he loved so dearly. Also a special friend Safi Warren-Chandler. Lurante was preceded in death by his father Levi Taylor (Mutee), one sister Tonia Coachman and one son Antonio Chapel.

Guest Book

I miss u so much...I just couldn't believe the news that I received It was nice seeing you and talking to you 2 days before... and many years that we shared our hearts as one...I love and think of u all the time(pictures and voicemails that I still have ☺️) but I know you're always with me (your scent and blasting the radio in the truck)yeah I still have it... and actually seeing you like you're really there with me ....thanks for visiting me and when I'm feeling down. I love and miss u ronte 😘🕊❤️‍🩹😇...Jazzy

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I miss you so much that it is hard every day to move forward without you. I dream of you and have flashbacks. I was your queen and from the first time we made it official we were inseparable. I love you more than life itself.

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I will miss those random phone calls from you asking me "why didn't you call me cuz?", only to realize that you had a new number and never gave it to me. Lol. You had such a big heart and kind spirit and we will miss that about you. Rest peacefully now Ronte as you will always live on in our hearts. -Shaun D.

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Imma miss you Ronta ... Twink I posted earlier but didn't put my name,I love you Big bro we were the same sign we never forgo each other birthdays cause we 8 day apart,I will never forget you BIG REDD❤️💔

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I'mma miss u Lil bro don't nobody know I been with you since you were 13 imma really going to miss you 😢 ....Woosie 💔

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I'mma miss u Lil bro don't nobody know I been with you since you were 13 imma really going to miss you 😢 ....Woosie 💔

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I'mma miss u Lil bro don't nobody know I been with you since you were 13 imma really going to miss you 😢 ....Woosie 💔

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You will be truly miss and keep your family in our prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️. ❤️❤️ Tasha

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You will truly be missed,you were my brother I talked to you a lot and when I didn't here from you I would b asking Woosie had he talked to you...imma going to miss you..❤️💔🙏🏾R.I.H You will never be forgotten BIG REDD❤️

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Long live Big Redd! OG for life ! Your smile was infectious! A true leader ! You will be truly missed because you were like brother to me and many ! # Crooked smile 😊 much love TAB

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