Thomas Lockhart

Thomas Jefferson Lockhart, 86, of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was born July 27, 1932, in West Virginia, to Clarence and Emma Farrar Lockhart. Mr. Lockhart served in the US Navy and Naval Reserves.  He worked for Smith-Douglas in Virginia and Martin Marietta Inc. in Florida.  In 1969, Mr. Lockhart moved his family to Clemmons to work for Hanes Corporation in Winston-Salem as a Systems Analyst.  He also was a partner and CFO of Richmond Works Coal Mining Company in West Virginia.  He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Granddad enjoyed spending time with his family and was always generous with gifts and vacations for his family.  He was predeceased by his parents and his wife of 64 years, Athleen Morgan Lockhart, who died February 27, 2018. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Pam Fulton (Randy) of Lewisville, Susan Bullock (Kevin) of Clemmons, and Joseph Lockhart (Selena) of Raleigh; four grandchildren: Anna and Adam Fulton and Abigail and Benjamin Lockhart; and one great-grandson: Atticus Fulton.  He also is survived by a brother, Charles (Nancy) Lockhart of Florida; sister, Aleene Spencer of Virginia; brother-in-law, Ron Morgan of Georgia; and five nieces and one nephew.  The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Woods and Trinity Elms for their care of Mr. Tom this past year.  In addition, we are forever grateful to Daddy’s loyal caregivers who began helping him at home and then followed him to both skilled nursing facilities.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday, February 18, 2019 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.  A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 19, at Forsyth Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association online or at 1-800-272-3900. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com