Arias "Air" Lockhart had an incredible smile and was an incredible person. I remember when you were born and I remember seeing you and Cameron at your Grandma's house cousin Betty Jean. Your Mom Tracey has always been a fighter and has persevered through adversity and I remember watching her do the work to become a Dr. I always tried to encourage you in your endeavors and support you as an older cousin should. I'd listen to your JSU football games online or follow the Box Scores on my phone to try to encourage you in your endeavors. I remember our occasional and comical Facebook communications and dialog and the one that sticks out most is your reaction to my high school apparel and my Hightop fade & "short shorts." It was so entertaining to you and I loved it. I remember a couple times when you were looking for a job and I was able to reach out to help and I told you if you ever needed any help just give me a call. I pray that your family and friends can find comfort as we mourn the loss of an incredible young man with an infectious smile who is gone way to soon. I wish there was something I could do to make this reality different but I can't so I'll say I Love You lil Cuzzo and I pray you Rest In Eternal Peace. I'm so Sorry  - Big Cuz Yusef Harris 

I never met Arias, but I've worked with his mother Dr. Tracey Cheatham at the VA Medical Center here in Las Vegas for a number of years.  Sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Cheatham and the rest of the family and friends close to Arias.

Arias 'Ace"Lockheart you were the second person I met when I came to Pepsi Certified Center as a temp in 2015. I move to Vegas with no family and you became not only a friend to me, you became my lil brother. I use to call you my "brother from another mother".  You had this beautiful smile that would always brighten my day.  When I wanted to be goofy you were the one I could be silly with.  I'm going to miss you coming by desk and doing a silly dance. 

I going to miss our heart to heart talks we would have, when you told me you wanted to study law I was so proud of you I even joke "one day you might have to defend me."  When you spoke of being a dad I asked you do you want a girl or boy,  you told me you wouldn't mind a girl but you hope it's a boy. God granted you your wish.  I was again proud when you told me you were taken another position within Pepsi and relocating yet in my big sis voice I said "make sure you continue your education and obtain your law degree. "

To the family and love ones of Arias, although we can't see him, we know he is near smiling down watching us. He will forever be in our hearts and forever in our lives. 

Rest Peacefully my lil brother Veronica 

I met Ace as my teammate at the Las Vegas Certified Center several years ago and over time we became friends through our numerous conversations about current and future goals and all of our group outings. He always kept me updated on where he wanted to be in life - from his graduate admissions test to the promotion to Coordinator and onward to the Plano position.  He said to me, "I'm not satisfied at just getting to another level. I want more. I want to keep on going."  He was extremely driven but also took the time to have fun and be there if you needed him.  He did not play around when it came to fitness either.  I asked him to help me get my lower half together in time for my birthday and we met at the park and he became THE TRAINER.  No laughing, no small talk. It was about 100 degrees outside and he took me through three different lengthy squat routines and if it wasn't a good rep he would say, "Nope. Do it again."  I didn't think I could get through it but he said I could, and I did.  Thank you for that Ace, and for all of your positive, supportive energy, and for being so much to everyone.  You will live on in your beautiful son.  God bless you and keep you forever.

Arias came to work for me in 2018 as a confident (often cocky) technician, I was tough on him but it paid off as we witnessed him grow and transform into a  young professional man and father. I remember he called to ask what I thought about him accepting a position at one of our HQ facilities in Plano, TX.  In true "Rocio" fashion I replied, "why is that even a question?  that's where every young black  professional should be, what are you waiting for?!" My only regret is that I don't remember congratulating him. However,  I received a sweet email from him a few weeks later thanking me for giving  him his first professional opportunity. The student had outgrown his teacher. 
Arias will be fondly remembered by his Pepsi family.

My big brother Stacy and Ace were best friends. When I came out here to Vegas a few years back before moving here I was blessed to be introduced to Arias through my brother Stacy. Every time I came home we would get together with Ace and he would guide us through the night getting into whatever we could haha. My brother loved Ace like a brother, I know he did. I knew whenever my brother was with Ace he was having a good time it sometimes made me jealous haha like “cmon man why you ain’t invite me?!” That’s what I’d always ask my big bro knowing he was with Ace out somewhere having a good time. I remember Ace started hitting me up to stop by my house and workout with me, that’s when we began to bond and create our friendship with each other. We both looked at Ace like a brother and want his family to know we’re going to miss him, much love my brotha. 

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Please know you are surrounded by much love & support. May the memories of Air help ease the pain and provide you and your family much comfort. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. 

RIP bro. We haven’t seen each other in about ten years or so since we played at highland but you were a shining light in our time there. I had a blast getting to know you as a teammate and a friend. You were so easy to talk to and hang around with. We managed to keep in touch through the years through social media and it hurts to see you gone so soon. Rest easy brother!

OBITUARY

Arias Demarco Lockheart

29 December, 1990 – 22 May, 2021

Palm South Jones Mortuary

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