of St. Joe, AR
July 30, 1943 - January 13, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee "Donnie" Lockhart Jr. announces his passing. Donald "Donnie" Lockhart Jr., age 77 of St. Joe, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on July 30th, 1943 to Donald L. Lockhart and Venita W. McCutcheon Lockhart.
Donnie worked at UPS for 37 years until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and anything to do with working with his hands. He loved his pets and they were family to him. Donnie loved his family dearly. He especially loved when the grandkids and great-grandkids came to visit. He never met a stranger and made everyone feel important. After retirement he loved to travel with his wife and kept busy helping friends and family with any projects. Donnie was a man of many talents. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong Mason and a member of the St. Joe Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Judith Joyce "J.J." Halsted Lockhart of the home; sons, Ken Davis and wife Jeannie of St. Joe and Neil Davis and wife Jaimi of Oak Hills, California; grandchildren, Jessie Davis, Abigail Davis, Clayton Davis and Taylor Davis; great-grandchildren, Dalton Davis and Emma Grace Davis; his twin sister, Glenda Lockhart of St. Joe; nephews, Jackie Hensley and wife Linda and Jimmy Hensley; niece, Leisha Horton and husband Rod; and many other extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing. The family would like to give a special thank you to his best friend, Leroy Robinson who took Donnie to many doctor appointments or anywhere he needed to go. Donnie enjoyed talking on the phone with Leroy almost every day.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Venita Lockhart; and one brother, Edward David Lockhart.
Graveside memorial services for Donnie will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at Osborne Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas with Bro. Terry Knapp officiating. Burial will follow the service.
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26 Condolence(s)
Abigail Davis
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Love you Papa:)
Jaimi Davis
Friday, January 22, 2021
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Clayton
Friday, January 22, 2021
My condolences. Hope he is at peace
Julie M Netland
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Sorry for your prayers
Jessie Davis
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Words can not describe how I felt to be a part of Donnie’s life. I was close to him, he made me feel wanted and loved as if I was one of his own grandchildren. Donnie is family, he taught me many things and shared lots of wisdom with me! I enjoyed the many years I would have sleepovers with Grandma JJ and Papa Donnie when I was younger. I especially loved the animals, cats, dogs, deer, birds, horses; he made sure to feed all the animals! Donnie was kind-hearted! Donnie is in heaven with everyone I will see soon!
Tom Pannell
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing! Worked with him for many years, he was the same for all of them, good guy, do anything for you, one of a kind!!!
Donnie will be greatly missed by many!
RIP ole Buddy
Tom
James Goldie
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Donnie was a great friend who provided me a place to stay when needed and warm friendship. I had not seen Donnie for a few years but heard he was doing well. I was not from Searcy County but Donnie showed me all the beautiful places and introduced me to the many good people of Searcy County. Donnie added good to the world and deserves a heavenly reward for all the things he has done to help people including me. Rest In Peace Good Friend.
Rob Grinder
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Hate to hear about Donnie passing, I always enjoyed visiting with him and seeing him around town. Our Prayers are with Y'all.
Glenna Baker
Monday, January 18, 2021
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing..enjoyed knowing him very much..sympathy to the family..sure he will be missed!
Lisa Jones Stewart
Monday, January 18, 2021
I was shocked to hear about the passing of Don Lockhart. He was a great, personable Man !! Love and Prayers to his Family
Sandra Horton
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Donnie was a sweetheart, always the nicest guy . Prayers to all of his family.
Beth Ross
Saturday, January 16, 2021
I am heartbroken to hear that Donnie passed away . He and my husband Joe Dale Ross were very good friends,they were childhood friends,talked often on the phone and he and JJ would come visit us when they came to California.After Joe passed away Donnie would call to see if I was ok. When he lived in California he helped Joe get hired at Federal Pacific Electric where Donnie worked. I will miss him very much he was a great friend to us. My sympathy to all the family. Love you J J .
Jean Elliott
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Sympathy to all his family. .i knew Donnie for years as i am from St. joe and he was a good friend to my late brother Bud Ross
Mike and Roberta Pack
Saturday, January 16, 2021
So sorry to hear about Donnie’s passing. Condolences to all the family.
Kandus Battershell
Saturday, January 16, 2021
I met don about 20 yrs ago, when he was driving for UPS, have not seen him in about that long, but he was so nice & kind, a man you would always remember. I'm so sorry for you great loss, prayers for your family.
Sam and Kim Horton
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Donnie was a wonderful man. We were blessed to get to know him and JJ. He was always positive and had such a giving and caring heart. I know that this is a great loss for your family. All our prayers are with you at this time. May God wrap His arms of love around you.
Neil Davis
Friday, January 15, 2021
Donnie was such an amazing father!
He’s in heaven with his family. He is surrounded by all his dogs and animals. It is so beautiful to see and know that he’s with the loved ones that have left us to be with are lord and savior!!
You’ll be missed but always in our thoughts!!
Tim Wallace
Friday, January 15, 2021
Donnie is gonna be greatly missed by all that knew him. He has always been a good friend to me and all my family.
Ken Davis
Friday, January 15, 2021
I miss you so much already. We did so many projects together. You help me and my
family so much. The ðŸ we bought from you has you everywhere I think of you c constantly. I love you so much my life is empty without you
Tim & Pam Massey
Friday, January 15, 2021
So sorry to hear this, praying for comfort- he was great guy, always smiling, friendly to all
Jamie Michener and Mona Michener
Friday, January 15, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of Don's passing, he was a dear friend to us and such a generous, giving person. We will miss seeing him at the Legion Post, he was a great supporter of the Veteran's and their needs.
Morgan Docekal
Friday, January 15, 2021
Sure hated hearing this! Don was our UPS guy at G&N grocery in Witts Springs for years... Enjoyed making his lunches while i was there...Prayers for the family
Toby Long
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sorry to hear of Donnie Passing!! Praying for the families!
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sorry to hear this. Don was a good guy and will be missed.
Beverly Horton
Thursday, January 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Steve Mccallister
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sad to hear of Donnie passing from this life but glad to know he’s moved on to a better home. I always enjoyed working with him at UPS and remembering his desire to help any and everyone with stops or directions. He seemed to always have an upbeat and positive attitude that was contagious. I know the family will miss him but it’s my hope that all will see him someday, this is the faith we have.