Ernest Lockett

Ernest Lee Lockett, Jr., 90, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005 at his residence. Born in Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Ernest Lee and Willie Crowder Lockett. He was the retired owner of Ernest Lockett Sign Company, a longtime member of Elm Street Baptist Church, a 59 year member of Powhatan Starke Lodge #124 A.F.& A.M., and a member of Petersburg Union Royal Arch Chapter # 7. Preceded in death by two sisters, Julia Perkinson and Margaret Ford, Mr. Lockett is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ercelle C. Lockett; a son, Donald E. Lockett and wife, Arline of Tucson, AZ; two daughters, Gypsy L. Rollings and husband, Gardner of Dinwiddie and Claire L. Marsh and husband, Herbert of Chesterfield; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Linderberg of Minneapolis, MN and Christine Stanley of Dinwiddie; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 11, at Blandford Cemetery with the Rev. Harvey Skinner officiating. Flowers are welcomed or contributions may be made to Elm Street Baptist Church, 29 Elm Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .