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1929

DIED

2016

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James Lockhart Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2016.

James Lemuel Lockhart, 86 of Hockingport, OH passed away on June 2, 2016 at Camden Clark Hospital.
James was born June 27, 1929 in Medina, Jackson Co., WV to Owen Weaver and Marie {Archer} Lockhart.
James was a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a well know Genealogist and he and his wife have published 300 different WV family genealogies. He was a retired manager for Tandy Leather Co. and American Handicraft Co. as well as operating the store in Charleston, WV. James taught crafts over the state at schools, colleges, prisons and other organizations and helped start the WV Arts and Craft Fairs in Ripley at Cedar Lakes. He was a past president of the Capt. James Neal Chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution (S.A.R.), a member of Post 15 American Legion, the NRA and the Celtic Group of Belpre & Parkersburg. He was a foster parent and a WV History Hero of 2013. James was also presented with the "Little Dove" award for his volunteer work at Blennerhassett Island. He was a volunteer for 26 years for the Coast Guard Auxillary as Coxen and Captain, taught boating safety and helped patrol the Kanawha River for accidents.
James married F. Janet Taylor on February 7, 1953.
James will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, F. Janet, son Gerry J. Lockhart, Hockingport, OH, (spouse #1 Terri Beitzel) & (spouse 2# Linda Lauer) Bruce Alan Lockhart, Jacksonville, FL (spouse #1, Cynthia Dackett) & (spouse #2, Suzanne Hyde), daughter, Marie Frances Lockhart (spouse John Williams)of Bozeman, Montana, grandchildren, Chris, , First Class Petty Officer Jeremiah and Zackary Lockhart and Sarah Lockhart Mehl Ezekiel (Zeke) and James Williams.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, June 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mitchell Sheets officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.sunsetparkersburg.com.

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June 9, 2016

Teresia Fought

Janet and family: My sincere, heartfelt thoughts are with all of you at this time.

June 7, 2016

Michael Stiltner

Janet: I'm so sorry for the loss of Jim. I lost Dad two years ago and Mom a year ago and I know the pain that loss brings. I still tell my wife stories about Jim's mom and dad (they lived next door), and think of them and Jim often. I remember Jim being firm that Bruce and I could not play until his newspaper route was finished, so I would help him out sometimes. Just one of many happy memories of Jim and the Lockharts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

June 7, 2016

Tom Perdue

Janet and family:

My sincere, heartfelt thoughts are with all of you at this time. Jim will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him and worked with him on Blennerhassett Island.

Tom Perdue, Maple Shade host
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

June 7, 2016

Clayton Iron Wolf

Death is not the last sleep. It is the final awakening. May the sun shine upon your face and a strong breeze fill your sails...

June 7, 2016

Tom Hudson

Janet
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a swell man with many talents. My mother Inez Hudson worked for you at both Tandy and American Handicrafts for several years. She passed last April so she an Jim can now talk about the good days of retail and new craft ideas. Wishing you peace an comfort during this difficult time.

June 4, 2016

Janet Rogers

Janet & family prayers and gods blessings during this difficult time. Jim has already been missed on the island this season. Such a dear person who added so much to the Blennerhassett Island & the community.
Janet & Captain Dave Rogers

June 3, 2016

Janet and family, Fred and I are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be greatly missed by many. Our prayers and heart are with you and your family at this time.

June 3, 2016

Bob Barnes

Our condolences to Janet and family. Having met Jim when he encouraged me to join the Sons of the American Revolution I now realize I had met a giant of a man. Jim was a dear person and I feel it was an honor to have known him. He will be sorely missed.

Bob & Jill Barnes


Member of the Capt. James Neal Chapter of the American Revolution

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