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1947 Johnny 2024

John William Lockett, III

November 12, 1947 — November 23, 2024

D'Iberville

John “Johnny” William Lockett, III, age 77, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. 

Johnny was born November 12, 1947 in Kosciusko, MS to John and Judy Lockett. He graduated McAdams HS and Holmes Junior College and attended one year at Ole Miss before enlisting in the Army. He enjoyed basketball, Ole Miss football, fishing and family.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife: Debra Jean Lockett; his three children: John Lockett, Jessica Weems and Jordan Hastings; stepson: Justin Dutton; younger brother: Ronnie Lockett; cousin who may as well be his brother: Gene Power; grandchildren: Eden Gilmore, Cole Ballard, Jessi Lockett, Codi Echols, Cami Weems, Celi Weems, Cash Weems and Cloe Weems; great grandchildren: Leah Kate Gilmore, Falynn Roe Gilmore, Freya Joan Gilmore, Carter Cross Echols, Harper Lane Ballard, and Clara Lynn Williams; and by his four-legged companions, Man and Boogie.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. 

Interment will take place at Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-debra-in-her-time-of-need 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of John “Johnny” William Lockett, III.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

5:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue

675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue

675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530

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