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Obituary For John Henry Lockhart
Funeral service for John Lockhart, 82, of Auburn, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, Alabama 36801 with interment in Mt. Traveler’s Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 1229 S Dawson Avenue, Waverly, Alabama 36879, Pastor Clifford E. Jones, Officiating, Reverend Anton Trimble, Eulogist.
Mr. Lockhart, who passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born October 4, 1941, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Lockhart will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
John leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 43 years, Sheree Benita Lockhart of Auburn, AL; seven children, E. Lopez (Diana) Lockhart of San Jose, CA, Rodney Dowdell of Auburn, AL, Cazie (Willie) Todd of Lexington Park, MD, Stephanie (Frank) Askew of Auburn, AL, Derrick Lockhart of White Plains, MD, Anthony (Tunji) Dowdell of Madison, AL, and Jatavius (Naomi) Lockhart of Auburn, AL; twenty grandchildren; Marci Lockhart, Kiara (John) Pitts-Richardson, Kiana Pitts, Casheta Lockhart, Jamarion Owens, Rotavious Dowdell, Aniah Dowdell, Brycen Dowdell, Ashley Lockhart, Justin Sanford, Hakeem Lockhart, JaMarcus (Monique) Caldwell, Chelsey Lockhart, Kristin Simpler, D’Nario Askew, Frank James Askew, III, Jada Askew, Janai’ Lockhart, Jurni Lockhart and Nadia Lockhart; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gertrude Payne of Killeen, TX, Burnett Adams of Brooklyn, NY and Luvenia Floyd of Auburn, AL; two brothers in-law, Angelo (Mary) Trimble and John C. Trimble; two sisters-in-law, Ruth (Irby) T. Sands and Sylvia (Robert) Bozeman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that donations be made to the John H. Lockhart Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations can also be made out to Sheree Lockhart, Attention: Scholarship Fund. Donations may be mailed to, P.O. Box 226, Auburn, AL 36831. In addition, electronic donations will be possible. The link will be made available soon.
The link for the Livestream Broadcast for Mr. John Lockhart's funeral service today is below
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Destiny Church sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for John Henry Lockhart - October 03, 2024
Our condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your loved one. We know that God will be with you through this difficult time. Destiny Church Dothan
CHANNELL MORRIS sent Beautiful Dreams for John Henry Lockhart - October 02, 2024
Our Deepest Condolences to Derrick Lockhart and your family.
Sincerely Channell, McCloud, Jenkins
We express our sincere condolences in the passing of Dad Lockhart. In the time that we have known the Lockhart Family, he was a very humble man that will be greatly missed. If there is anything that we can do, we are here always. God's many blessings to this wonderful family. Love, Malcolm, Carla and Jeremiah Parker
Many prayers for the family. He was such a good and kind man. Cindy Darby-Buchannon and family
The Alabama State Baptist Laymen extend our deepest sympathy to Sis. Sheree and the rest of the Lockhart family. Bro. Lockhart was a faithful and dedicated layman brother to the Southeast District, and the State. We will miss his gentle spirit.
With deepest Sympathy. Mary Jackson-Cochran Birmingham AL
To Sheree and family, John (Slim) was always respectful, humble, and a great role model. He achieved the ultimate accolade as First African American Captain of Auburn Police Department. The great accomplishment paved the way for others to pursue. May memories of his love and legacy embrace the family during this season of your life.
With Deepest Sympathy, Lockhart & Atkins Family
Julia Rowell Finley and Family
To the family of Mr. Lockhart, we are praying for you and asking the Lord to grant you a peace that only He can give. We were blessed by Dad Lockhart, and we are here for you if you need anything.
With love, Larry and Melissa Saulsberry and Family
To the family of Mr John Henry Lockhart, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me ALL the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD FOREVER.(PSALM 23:5-6) Cherish the good memories of your loved one. Sending love and prayers. Lillian Cox Williams and family,Greensboro North Carolina
Sending heartfelt prayer to the Lockhart family during their time of bereavement. May God comfort and keep you.
My heartfelt condolences to the family prayers for strength and comfort. Blessings K. L. Williams
Rev. & Sis. Ira & Patricia Moss along with New Mt Zion Baptist Church family offers our sincere condolences at this time of your loss, we pray for strength as you face the day ahead without your love one.
Dear Mama Stephanie, I'm sending love, sympathy, and comfort during this time of bereavement. Granddad Lock was an awesome man and will always be near and dear in my heart. Thanks to the family for extending love to me throughout the years! With much love -DNario
Sending prayers to the family Mr Lockhart.was a great person I work at the Auburn Police department with him
❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor A. Shealey & the entire MTZBC of Loachapoka sends our condolences prayers & love
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the loss of your father.
Deacon John will surely be missed at the church. We love you Mrs. Sheree Teanna, Mae Doris and family!
My dear Sheree, dearest son-in-love Jatavius, daughter Naomi and grands, Janai, Jurni, Nadia. Words are not enough to express the extent of comfort for you now and the days ahead. I pray for God to wrap His arms around you and give you inner peace because John, Dad, grandpa was truly a great husband, dad, grandpa and friend indeed. Besides being faithful in His walk and work for the Lord. John, (Mr. Lockhart) will truly be missed. A true soldier. I'm so glad that you all have so many cherished and fun memories to hold close in your hearts. John truly leaves a great Lockhart legacy behind. Bless you and I love you. Demitta and Marvin, (Mom and Papa Reese) Colorado Springs, CO
My dear Sheree, dearest son-in-love Jatavius, daughter Naomi and grands, Janai, Jurni, Nadia. Words are not enough to express the extent of comfort for you now and the days ahead.
I pray for God to wrap His arms around you and give you inner peace because John, Dad, grandpa was truly a great husband, dad, grandpa and friend indeed. Besides being faithful in His walk and work for the Lord. John, (Mr. Lockhart) will truly be missed. A true soldier.
I'm so glad that you all have so many cherished and fun memories to hold close in your hearts. John truly leaves a great Lockhart legacy behind.
Bless you and I love you. Demitta and Marvin, (Mom and Papa Reese) Colorado Springs, CO
Dear Derrick, I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared and the love he had for you.
May you find strength in the love of family and the warm embrace of friends. If there's anything Harold and I can do to support you, please don't hesitate to let us know.
With deepest sympathy, Veronica
A great man of service and well known in the community! Mr. John Lockhart will truly be missed and my sincere condolences goes out to his family and friends! God Bless the Lockhart family during this most difficult time!
With my deepest condolences. I am sorry for your loss. Loretta Williams.
One great man, one great person, John Lockhart embodied his entire life. I first got to meet & know John & his really fine family spring 1993, when I coached his son, Jaytavious, in youth baseball (9-10) here in Auburn.
This was the start of a true friendship with John, Sheree, Jay, & the Lockhart Family that I cherish to this day...and, with his recent passing, now even more so.
It is with a heavy heart that I will share my most sincere, "Goodbye!" to this fine man, all the while knowing that he is indeed a Man of God, in every way imaginable.
Thank you, John, for always being willing to meet & talk with me...about anything. You made me & everyone who has been blessed to know you a better person...indeed, you left this world in a much better place just by you being you.
May you RIP, Dear Friend. Steve Cosgrove Auburn, AL
Cousin John thanks for the many memories you and your family have left in my heart along with your encouraging words. We will all continue to miss you in the physical but will never forget you in the spiritual and the love you always showed us. Catherine Glaze Stakely, the Glaze, Echols, Dowdell and Lockhart families
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
