Bob was very mechanically inclined and fell in love with hot rods, motorcycles, and airplanes. Bob was a WWII veteran in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1946 as an aircraft mechanic of the P-51 Mustangs. Bob was a 60 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Bob was married to Doris Jean Ross, his wife of 68 years. Bob's love and hobby of restoring vintage aircraft continued through his life, even after he became legally blind in the mid 1970's. He was well known for reconstructing equipment quite uniquely to fit his needs or make it run. Bob was currently working on restoring a 1946 Aeronca Chief vintage post WWII airplane until losing the battle with diabetes and kidney failure. Bob also loved family time, camping, audio books and the Lord. He loved his children, grandsons, great-granddaughter, his friends, and his Lord. He adored his wife.
A funeral service for Bob will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Grace Community Church, 701 Kitty Hawk, Universal City, TX 78148. An interment will occur Friday, May 18, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Lokey family. If you wish to donate to a charity in lieu of flowers, please donate in Bob's honor to the National Association of Blind Veterans.
