Roger Floyd Lockhart, 74 of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. Roger donated his body to science to the University of Iowa Anatomical Department.
Roger was born Oct. 7, 1939 in Griswold, IA to Floyd and Mabel (Hultquist) Lockhart. In 1961, he entered the Navy for six and a half years as an aviation mechanic. He proudly served his country in Cuba and Vietnam. He was stationed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, an aircraft carrier off the coast of Key West. Roger was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the North American Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed fishing and spending time on the river lot on the Missouri River.
Preceding Roger in death were his parents, nephew, Rodney Tye; fianc̩, Jan Kelley of Cedar Rapids and cousin, Mervin Keeton of Red Oak, IA. Survivors include his sister, Dee & husband Dennis Tye of Glenwood, IA; brothers, Maynard & wife Jean Lockhart of Sheridan, WY and Duane Lockhart of Gillette, WY; one niece, four nephews and many friends.
Visitation:Saturday, October 10, 2015
3:00 PM
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Service:Saturday, October 10, 2015
3:00 PM
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Please accept my sincere condolences to the Lockhart family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. The Bible assures us at Psalms 34:18 that God is near to those broken in heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your many great memories help you find peace and comfort as you go through the coming days.
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