Reflections of Life
G od has laid him down to sleep and left us with his love to keep. When he awakes in heaven on high, Angels will be standing by to welcome him and show him the way where other dear ones happily stay. His earthly visit is now done, and he sleeps in peace. The hour glass with its sands of time, has slowly but surely spilled its contents, and with the passing of the last sand, went the life of our loved one, Fletcher. This day has been coming ever since life began for him on November 17, 1951 in Coldwater, Mississippi when his Heavenly Father entrusted him into the hands of his parents. He was the first child born to the late Percy Lee Lockett. and Golden Johnson Lockett. He was trained and brought up in the fear of the Lord, leading him to confess a hope in Christ at an early age at Greater Abbysinia Baptist Church under the late Rev. Juan D. Shipp. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. Fletcher was gainfully employed as an employee of the Defense Depot until it’s closure. He later was employed by Fleming Foods until he became disabled.. He had a lot of fond memories that he wants his family to remember. Always hold on to the laughter that we shared and remember that we will be caught up together in the clouds to meet the Lord. Therefore, to my family and friends, comfort one another with these words. Until we meet again!! On December 20, 2021, the Angel of silence softly pulled the heavenly shades of night around him and God called him home to be at his side. Left to celebrate memories of his life is his loving and devoted wife, Brenda Lockett; two daughters, Tamika Stanley Kirkesy (Bryant) of Weaver, Alabama and Bridget Lockett of Memphis; one son, Jeremiah Lockett of Memphis, one sister, Charlene L. Luellen of Memphis; five grandchildren and one great grandson; his mother-in-law, Georgia Cox of Memphis; two nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his brother, Chester Lee Lockett.
“He Only Takes The Best” God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me” With tear-filled eyes I watched as you suffered and faded away Although I loved you deeply, I could not will you to stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest; God broke my heart to show me “He Only Takes The Best”. Love always, Brenda
O rder of S ervice Friday, January 7, 2022 12:30 P.M.
Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Elder Lamar Trent, Officiating Temple of Deliverance COGIC
Processional Scripture Reading...............................Pastor Lavell Rucker Prayer.................................................Pastor Lavell Rucker Brown Missionary Baptist Church
Musical Selection.......................................Mr. Rick Randall Temple of Deliverance COGIC
“Tribute”
(Two Minutes Please)
As a Newphew - Mr. Mason Keith Luellen As a Friend Acknowledgements.......................................Ms. Helen Cox Obituary Read Silently........................................Soft Music Musical Selection........................................Kenneth Lackey Brown Missionary Baptist Church
Eulogy.....................................................Elder Lamar Trent
Temple of Deliverance COGIC
Recessional
I MISS MY DAD He loved me for who I was and accepted me for who I was striving to become. Dads are strong for a reason. Their strength gives us a sense of protection. Now that you are in heaven DAD. I know you will continue to protect me. Thanks for being MY DAD. I will always love and miss you until we meet again.
Love, Puddin
~Acknowledgement ~
The family of the late Fletcher Lockett wishes to express sincere appreciation to each of you for your prayers, phone calls, text messages, encouraging words and cards and other acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. We find strength in knowing earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God continue to bless each of you for your thoughtfulness. We solicit your continued prayers as we remember you in ours. ~The Family
~Active Pallbearers ~
James Brandon Luellen Rodney Lockett Eddie Ray Skinner
Mason Keith Luellen Jonathan Sipp A.D. Jones
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Friday, January 7, 2022 • 2:30 P.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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