Charles Edward Lockett

Charles Edward Lockett, 86, of Bells, TN, passed away Thursday, May 4th, 2017, in the Bells Nursing Home with family by his side.
Charles was born in Memphis on June 18th, 1930. He served his country as an artillery instructor in the US Army, and retired from Memphis Light, Gas, & Water after a 25-year career.
Charles married Nancy Webb Lockett on August 29th, 1954. Together, they raised three children, showing by example a Christian marriage and a Christian home. He served as a deacon for many years at Audubon Park Baptist Church in Memphis, as well as First Baptist Church in Bells.
Charles enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking, golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Nancy Lockett, son Charles Edward (Eddie) Lockett, Jr. and wife Robin of Lake Worth, FL, daughter Cathy Sanborn and husband Grady of Memphis, and daughter Janet Threadgill and husband Tom of Bells.
His legacy includes 9 grandchildren: Sara, Rachel, Naomi, Elizabeth, Gray, Taylor, Caleb, Adam, and Sean, as well as 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 6th, at the First Baptist Church of Bells from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM with the service following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Bells.
Pallbearers for the service are Tom Threadgill, Sean Threadgill, Gray Sanborn, and Taylor Sanborn.