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Memorial for Col. Jon Michael Lockey
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Born in North Hollywood, Calif on Apr. 28, 1963
Departed on Jul. 6, 2007 and resided in Fredericksburg`, VA.
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Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007
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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Colonel Jon Michael Lockey, US Army
Called to duty in the service of our lord on 6 July 2007 Jon reported to heaven to serve and stands watch over the family and nation he so loved.
Born 28 April 1963 to Harold and Patricia Lockey in, Hollywood, CA. Big brother to sister Susan. Jon attended USMA West Point '85 and received his commission in the Army as a Field Artillery officer.
He attended Monterey Language institute to study Italian where he met his wife, Dorothea Jean Lockey. In Aug of 1987, they were married.
Jon was the loving father of two sons Steven R. Lockey, and Christopher J. Lockey.
After receiving a master’s degree from NMSU he established residence in Fredericksburg, VA. Jon attended CGSC in Ft. Leavenworth KS and then War College at Carlisle PA. He was a devoted father who enjoyed spending his free time with his sons. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. He was a respected officer having attained the rank of Colonel.
Jon served his country with honor and passed away while stationed in Iraq. He leaves behind his wife of 20 yrs Jeannie, his two sons Steven and CJ of Fredericksburg, VA; his mother Pat Lockey, father Hal Lockey, sister Susan Lockey of Bakersfield, Ca. He also leaves behind many family and friends who loved him dearly.
Jon will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery under the direction of Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends at Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg on Tuesday July 31, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will be at Ft. Meyer Chapel at 11 AM on Wednesday August 1, 2007. Interment with full military honors will follow.
In lieu of flowers, our family asks that you thank a soldier and send donations to charities that support our troops.
We love and miss you Jon. Your day is done.
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This Memorial Obituary provided by
Covenant Funeral Service
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