Willie Lockhart, Jr

Willie Raymond “Ray” Lockhart, Jr, age 69, of Ashville, AL passed away on July 30, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1954, to Willie Lockhart and Lula Belle Miles. He grew up in Parish, AL with his parents and three siblings. He was a graduate of Tarrant High School.

He was a retired painter and devoted member to Red Hill Baptist Church in Springville, AL. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived his daughter and caretaker, Shannon Rene Dennis (Jared); his daughter, Brittany Waldrop, (David), grandchildren, Samantha, Tabitha and Cameron, Landon, Kayden, Braden, Paisley, Jaxson, and Hudson; one great grandson, Brantley; he also leaves behind two sisters, Mae and Rhonda, and one brother, Larry.

A visitation for Ray will take place at Red Hill Baptist Church in Springville from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7^th. The burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Pastor Tony Layton will preside over the service.