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James Lockwood Obituary
Lockwood, James S. "Jimmy" age 62, Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Joliet. A U.S. Army Veteran. "The Old Fart" was a lineman/repairman with SBC, retiring in 2003. Loving husband of Phyllis Ann (nee Baker) Lockwood; beloved father of Dr. Melissa (Scott Heape) Lockwood and Tiffany Lockwood; also survived by his mother-in-law, Josephine Baker-Yardley and brother-in-law, George Voss. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Hazel Voss and Beatrice (late Ken) Bixby. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 8 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet. Interment of cremains with honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Memorial visitation Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. For information, 815-741-5500To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carol Krajewski
January 6, 2006
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
CONNIE LEO
January 6, 2006
You and your family are in my prayers. I just heard the news late last night and I am still shocked. I will always remember the good times at the SBC Christmas parties and when I worked at the Orland Hills garage with you. You will be dearly missed by all.
Connie Leo (Overton)
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