LeRoy Lockwood
Funeral Information
Home:
Fresno, CA
Date of Death:
January 13, 2012
Place of Birth:
Houston, TX
Birthdate:
August 17, 1934
Age:
77
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Biography
Obituary for Mr. LeRoy Lockwood
Mr. LeRoy Lockwood passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 in his home in Fresno at the age of 77. He was the owner and general contractor of Lockwood Construction in Fresno, building many homes in the Central Valley. He also served as the Area Supervisor for the Self-Help Enterprises. Other interests included collecting classic cars and deep-sea fishing.
LeRoy was a native of Houston, Texas and lived in Fresno for the last 46 years. He is known as a hard working person that became a self-made man. Besides his work, LeRoy's family was most important to him. His marriage to his wife Laverne (Abney) Lockwood brought the joy of six children into their lives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne in 1992 and his brother Bob Lockwood in 1989.
He is survived by his six children, Mary Ownby and husband Roy of Madera, Debbie Ownby and husband Jeff of Lexington, KY, Rick Lockwood of Fresno, Nila Butler of Boring, OR, Lea Ann Conrad and husband Rick of Atwater, and Henry Lockwood and wife Jamie of Fresno. LeRoy also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 North Teilman Avenue, Fresno.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to: St. Agnes Hospice, 6729 North Willow Avenue, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710
Mr. LeRoy Lockwood passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 in his home in Fresno at the age of 77. He was the owner and general contractor of Lockwood Construction in Fresno, building many homes in the Central Valley. He also served as the Area Supervisor for the Self-Help Enterprises. Other interests included collecting classic cars and deep-sea fishing.
LeRoy was a native of Houston, Texas and lived in Fresno for the last 46 years. He is known as a hard working person that became a self-made man. Besides his work, LeRoy's family was most important to him. His marriage to his wife Laverne (Abney) Lockwood brought the joy of six children into their lives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne in 1992 and his brother Bob Lockwood in 1989.
He is survived by his six children, Mary Ownby and husband Roy of Madera, Debbie Ownby and husband Jeff of Lexington, KY, Rick Lockwood of Fresno, Nila Butler of Boring, OR, Lea Ann Conrad and husband Rick of Atwater, and Henry Lockwood and wife Jamie of Fresno. LeRoy also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 North Teilman Avenue, Fresno.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to: St. Agnes Hospice, 6729 North Willow Avenue, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710