Obituary for David Lockett
David was born on May 12, 1959 to Nancy Lockett at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence (Clay) Smith, paternal grandparents JC and Junie Smith, maternal grandparents Patrick and Rosalee Lockett, sister Carmen Renee Sullivan, and special uncle who he loved dearly, Robert (Bobby) Lockett.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, daughters Jacqueline Lockett, twins Barry Allen and Breonna Alanique Henderson, grandchildren Yahnna Lockett, Yhilah Morris, mother Nancy Lockett Glover, stepfather Eddie M. Glover, Jr., brother Edward L. Glover (Enid), sisters Tracey L. Glover, Eunice A. Glover, Dr. Sandra J. Glover-Strothers (Dr. Marc), Cheryl Y. Glover Townsend, Clarice Smith, Angela Smith, special niece Alyssa Sullivan, special friend Ruth Ann Brinson of Lima, Ohio, special cousins Robert Lockett, Jr., Danielle (Cantrell) Lightner, Mark Lockett, Mario Stephens, a host of relatives, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends from “out Stickney” in north Toledo.
David attended Roosevelt Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. David spent a number of years away from the family and returned a wiser and more knowledgeable man. Throughout the years, he developed a love of the arts through drawing and sketching which became a lifelong journey for him. He received his GED in 1992 and Associate Arts Degree from Wilmington College in 1995. He was happiest when he was creating drawings of famous people, family, and friends. He loved every moment that he was able to stand before an easel to draw, sketch, and create, always ready to teach and tutor about the visual arts along with attending art fairs and events. His work is celebrated in the homes of family, friends, and patrons, including U.S. Civil Rights leader and activist, Kwame Ture (formerly Stokely Carmichael).
David was the life of the party and a wonderful dancer. Along with deejaying, he loved to display his moves at family gatherings. The time he spent with his children, grandchildren, family, nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family were his most precious moments.
David held many jobs in the Toledo area before he became ill. He worked at the Docks and with his uncle Bobby in his catering business, ‘Mr. Bob’s Que’, at catering events held throughout the city of Toledo and neighboring communities.
David loved sports and was an avid sports enthusiast. His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Michigan Wolverines.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, daughters Jacqueline Lockett, twins Barry Allen and Breonna Alanique Henderson, grandchildren Yahnna Lockett, Yhilah Morris, mother Nancy Lockett Glover, stepfather Eddie M. Glover, Jr., brother Edward L. Glover (Enid), sisters Tracey L. Glover, Eunice A. Glover, Dr. Sandra J. Glover-Strothers (Dr. Marc), Cheryl Y. Glover Townsend, Clarice Smith, Angela Smith, special niece Alyssa Sullivan, special friend Ruth Ann Brinson of Lima, Ohio, special cousins Robert Lockett, Jr., Danielle (Cantrell) Lightner, Mark Lockett, Mario Stephens, a host of relatives, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends from “out Stickney” in north Toledo.
David attended Roosevelt Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. David spent a number of years away from the family and returned a wiser and more knowledgeable man. Throughout the years, he developed a love of the arts through drawing and sketching which became a lifelong journey for him. He received his GED in 1992 and Associate Arts Degree from Wilmington College in 1995. He was happiest when he was creating drawings of famous people, family, and friends. He loved every moment that he was able to stand before an easel to draw, sketch, and create, always ready to teach and tutor about the visual arts along with attending art fairs and events. His work is celebrated in the homes of family, friends, and patrons, including U.S. Civil Rights leader and activist, Kwame Ture (formerly Stokely Carmichael).
David was the life of the party and a wonderful dancer. Along with deejaying, he loved to display his moves at family gatherings. The time he spent with his children, grandchildren, family, nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family were his most precious moments.
David held many jobs in the Toledo area before he became ill. He worked at the Docks and with his uncle Bobby in his catering business, ‘Mr. Bob’s Que’, at catering events held throughout the city of Toledo and neighboring communities.
David loved sports and was an avid sports enthusiast. His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Michigan Wolverines.