He was born on December 14, 1945 in Panther, West Virginia, son of the late Meredith L. Lockhart and Martha Keen Lockhart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Lockhart.
James was a member of Lynchburg Church of God of Prophecy and was retired from General Electric and Ericsson. A Navy veteran, he served his county during the Vietnam era and served several years in the Navy Reserve.
In addition to his wife Connie, to whom he had been married for 48 years, Jim is survived by a daughter, Keitha L. Robinson and his favorite son-in-law, Dwayne Robinson; the apple of his eye, granddaughter, Keira Ann Robinson; 3 grand fur babies, Brantley, Happy, and Panzie; a sister, Carol Bailey as well as numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Virginia Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to www.ChallengedSportsExchange.org.
