James Lockey

Mr. James Carson Lockey, age 84, of Tyler passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019, at his home. James was born on September 27, 1934, in Shreveport, LA to the late John Otho and Johnnie May Lockey. Raised in Mineola, he was veteran and retired from Brookshire Grocery Company. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Slayton Lockey; son, Darrell Lockey, and wife, Sandy of Tyler, daughters, Lesia Robertson and husband, Tim of Mineola and Sheila Stripling of Tyler; one brother; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Visitation for Mr. Lockey will be held from 9 am to 10 am at Beaty Funeral Home, 5320 S St Hwy. 37, Mineola, Texas 75773 with graveside services to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.