Howard E. Lockard, Sr. 80 of North East, MD, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at home surrounded by his devoted and loving family.

A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on November 18, 1934, the son of the late James David and Mary (Simpers) Lockard.  

Mr. Lockard retired from Cecil County Public Schools Maintenance Dept.  He also worked as a carpenter for Roger Bouchelle, Logan & Lutz and Howard Tome.

He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association and the Recycled Teenagers.  He enjoyed all cars and wood carving.  His family gave him his most enjoyment and pleasure.  He loved all the time they spent together.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years: Helen Lockard; their children:  the late Linda D. Lockard, the late Howard E. Lockard, Jr., the late Rebecca Jane Lockard, Jeanie A. Sizemore (Ricky), John D. Lockard (Deborah), Deborah S. Lockard-Shelley (Doug), Neddie G. Birney (Charlie) and James W. Lockard (Linda) all of North East, MD; a brother: John Lockard of Knoxville, TN and a sister: Florence Williams of Charlestown, MD;  18 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren;  and 8 great-great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by 5 siblings: Henry Lockard, Mary Walker, Mabel Futty, Caroline Boone and Bertha Reedy; and 2 grandchildren: Robert Kenneth Vandegrift, Jr. and Sabrina Lynn Lockard.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11:00 am at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with visitation for family and friends beginning at 10:00 am until 11:00 am.

Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD.
 

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