Deacon John C. Lockett

Deacon John Lockett, Sr. was born on July 27, 1957, A proud native of Twin City, GA, to the late Claudie and Ruth Lockett.

John graduated from Emanuel County Institute, Class of 1975, he enlisted in The National Guard shortly afterward. He was stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic combat training for the Army. There he was taught the skills and knowledge needed to become a soldier. This included physical fitness, weapon handling, first aid, and military discipline. John toured the world, from the United States to Germany, Jordan, and Egypt. John was united in Holy Matrimony to Perdthia Campbell on March 29, 1986. The couple shared four children together, John Lockett Jr, James Campbell, Ricardo Campbell, and Nicole Lockett. After putting in thirteen years in the National Guard, he then earned his Commercial Driving License in 1985 from United Truck Master in Clearwater, Florida. He started his career as a Truck Driver and went on to work for Pine Product, Wall Timber then Sheppard Lumber Co., until his health began to fail in 2019.

John was best known for using his hands to craft and build things. Building mobile homes at Bell Crest in Millen, Georgia was one of his trades that many didn't know of. He loved his family and spending time with them. When the family would gather together for different events, he would just sit back and take it all in. The memories would flow from his mind down to his heart because of the love and affection that was shown. He loved his family and really thought the world of them.

He lived a life of integrity and compassion, always putting others first. He was a man of strong faith, whose life was a testament to his beliefs. John was a member of Freddie Temple Holiness Church for several years, later moving his membership to Jones Temple Pentecostal Church. Serving a dedicated and faithful Deacon until his health failed

John is preceded in death by his father Claudie Lockett, his mother Ruth Lockett, and his wife Perdthia Lockett.

He is survived by his loving children John Lockett Jr of Twin City, James Campbell of Boston Mass, Ricardo Campbell of Reidsville Ga, and Nicole Lockett of Statesboro Ga. His grandchildren LaQuavis Kelly, Ryan Campbell, Sennie Lockett, Charity Lockett, Zachary Richardson, Amaya and Alaya Lewis, Myracle Hartley, and Mycah Lee. Great grandchildren Kiyan Newton, Lacy Boatwright, LaQuavis Kelly Jr, Legend Kelly, Landon Kelly, and London Kelly. Sisters and Brothers Mary Badie, Helen Moody, Julia Byrd, David (Trina)Lockett, Jacob (Margie)Lockett, Corey Lockett and Becky Lockett. He is also survived by his great aunt Marily Grey, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the funeral home. The family will receive guests for the family visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The funeral service honoring John's life will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Believers Church in Statesboro with Pastor Hattie Gordon, eulogist, Pastor Margaret Weaver, presiding and the Pastor of Believers Church is Pastor Scott Moore.

Burial will follow at the Summer Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Statesboro.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Badie, Xavier Holt, Jacob Lockett, James Lockett, Brian Frison, and Tyler Lockett.

Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements.

Family and friends may sign the online register book, express online condolences, send flowers or other memorial gifts via our website.