William Lester Lockhart
Lockhart, William Lester
13 Jan 1928 - 5 May 2016
William "Bill" Lester Lockhart age 88 of Omaha, NE formerly of
Plattsmouth, NE, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha.
Bill was born on January 13, 1928 to Garland R. and Frances Eugena
(Lester) Lockhart in Nebraska City, NE. He was raised and schooled in
Plattsmouth, NE and graduated from Plattsmouth High School. He enlisted
in the US Army and served his country during WWII. After serving his
country, he worked on various construction jobs. He met Imogene "Jean"
Howard and they were later married on July 12, 1952 in Glenwood, IA.
Bill and Jean made their home in Plattsmouth and later in Omaha, where
they raised their children. Bill worked in Omaha as an electrician for
thirty one years at Western Electric and later at AT&T, until he retired
on November 22, 2003.
He was a member of American Legion Post #374 of Millard, NE and
Plattsmouth Masonic Lodge #6 A.F. and A.M.
William is survived by his daughter: Karen Lockhart-Jordan of Omaha, NE;
son: Roger Lockhart of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren: Nick Vodicka, Amy
(Corey) Copple, and Travis (Shari) Lockhart; five great grandchildren:
Ashley Thrasher, Jayden Copple, Frankie Copple, Coleten Copple, and Sara
Lockhart; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Garland and Frances Lockhart,
two brothers: Wilfred Lockhart and Wayne Lockhart, and his wife: Jean
Lockhart.
Services: A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M.,
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Plattsmouth with
Pastor Michael Lincoln officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by
American Legion Post #374 and V.F.W. Post #8334 Honor Guard of Millard,
NE.
Interment: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, next to his wife Jean.
Memorials: The family suggests memorials to donor's favorite charity.
Bill retired from the plant, 17 Nov 1989.
Roby Funeral Home
346 Ave. A
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
402-296-3123
www.robyfuneralhome.com
