LeRoy Lockwood
Funeral Information
Home:
Fresno, CA
Date of Death:
January 13, 2012
Place of Birth:
Houston, TX
Birthdate:
August 17, 1934
Age:
77
Graveside Service:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:00 PM Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, CA
Interment:
Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, CA
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
Candles
Jay Chapel
2012-01-16 20:04:08
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time
Teter Montgomery
2012-01-18 00:18:34
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family have been in my prayers this last week. Love Teter
Nila Kelley
2012-01-18 01:36:09
Have always loved you ~~ missed you and Lavern when yall moved to Ca. Nila R
Cheryl
2012-01-18 02:59:38
Debbie, Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dana Sudduth
2012-01-18 04:27:58
Babe was a great Uncle to me. The one thing I remember the most was when he drove that pick up with the camper to are Grandma and Grandpa house in Anton TX just so tha we could all be together. And I also remember his smile with no teeth he was a very good Uncle
Elizabeth Richardson
2012-01-18 05:31:34
Grandpa has always been a proud, brave, and well respected man. One of my fondest memories was going on a road trip to Texas for a family renuion with grandma, Jake, and Deena. I love you grandpa
Celia Thompson
2012-01-18 12:41:50
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are for you and your family and for God to surround you with his love, strength, and peace.
Ellen Butler
2012-01-18 12:45:25
I'm so sorry Debbie. I'll continue to say a prayer for you and your family. Please let me know if there's anything you need.
Missy D
2012-01-18 13:00:22
Debbie I am so sorry for your loss. We miss you and we are thhinkign of you!!
Doug Ownby
2012-01-18 14:41:33
Deepest sympathy to Mr. Lockwood's family.
patty moffett
2012-01-18 19:39:19
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Rhonda
2012-01-19 11:46:39
Debbie thinking and praying for you.
Josh
2012-01-19 15:03:16
I miss you grandpa. I miss how you were so strong and confident. I miss how you are one of the rarest people I've known. To have made gold out of dirt. Succeeded in life even when the odds were against you. Your family loves you and always will. Be proud in knowing everything you did for us meant the world. I will keep trying to be the hard working person you would want me to be. I won't let you down. Mom will make sure of that. I love you.
Allison Cecil
2012-01-19 15:37:43
Debbie-
I am think of you and your family and holding you up in prayer at this difficult time. Love you so much
Tee Fiero
2012-01-20 18:18:48
Dear Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and love are with you. Love, Tee