Mr. Chester Arthur Lockett Junior also known as Chat born 12 18 19 45 fell asleep in death 5 29 20/20. Survived by brother, Samuel Elliott Lockett; sister, Cheryl Elaine Lockett Baxter; brother, David Russell Lockett and Rose Lee Carter Lockett; sister, Antonette Diane Lockett honorable mention. Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Carol Snyder. Preceding Chester in death, our parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester and Cora Lockett; also Janice Adrienne Lockett McDonald and husband Theodore McDonald; sister-in-law, Sheila Lockett; son, Scott Wayne Wright and a host of relatives. Chester also attended the only school campus in Michigan with three schools, Roosevelt Elementary, Durfee Junior High and Central High School. At Central High School Chester graduated with honors, he was also a star on the football team. After High School he attended Kentucky State College, after college he entered into the Armed Forces (Army), retiring from the service after 21 years with honors. After retiring from the service he earned his Masters in Criminal Justice . He lived his life exactly as he wanted to. When we were young he was so stout that his nickname was Bullwinkle. But my brother, I can only say that I love him and I will miss him. Live Long and Prosper.
I first became acquainted with Chester Lockett back in 1997 when I was searching for others involved
with Hebraic ministries. One of the ministries I called told me that there were no local groups but that
there was a man named Chester Lockett who resided in eastern Alabama.
After our first long telephone conversation we became fast friends. He explained to me about his Judaic
faith and Torah observance. His breadth of knowledge never ceased to amaze me. We tackled many
biblical subjects of common interest, and occasionally we would meet for coffee at his local bookstore.
I vividly recollect telephoning him on the morning of 9/11 as we solemnly watched the televised events
unfold.
Over the ensuing years we kept in contact weekly. I marveled at his tenacity with respect to his lengthy
studies on "Time" and later the "Route of the Exodus." Biblical prophecy was our favorite subject to
discuss and debate.
When Chet's health started to decline, he managed to keep positive and always had a cheery
disposition, asking how we all were doing and praying for us.
In 2017-2018 my husband Robert and I insisted that we take him to Birmingham for his eye surgery. He
was required to spend the night postoperatively at the nearby Marriott Hotel. He tolerated the surgery
well and later told me that he so enjoyed the trip, our company, and eating out at restaurants.
Chet was a loner mostly due to his strict religious observance and more so later on as it became
essential to avoid infection. With all the frequent doctor and nurse visits, I believe the medical staff were
captivated by his gregarious spirit as well. He recounted a story of how one of his doctors, at their initial
meeting, seemed very aloof and stern. After a few visits Chet had the doctor greeting him with a smile
and telling him jokes throughout procedures.
I will miss Chet’s laughter and his messages on my phone that always began with a hearty "Shalom!”
Greeting Chet in heaven will be wonderful indeed! We often joked about who would get there first, so I
can imagine him saying, ‘’ It was a rough time there at the end, but I’m so glad Hashem took me when
He did!”
Chet passed away on the festival of Shavuot. This festival marks the wheat harvest and commemorates
the revelation of the Torah on Mt. Sinai to the Jewish people.
Chet shall always be remembered for his devotion to God and His Torah, for his kindness, and for his
generosity to many charities.
Carol Snyder
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