James "Big Jim" Lockhart

James “Big Jim” Lockhart, 69, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday July 19th, 2016. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy. Big Jim was of the Baptist faith. Many knew him as the owner of J&S Salvage and Towing, where he took pride in assisting those in need.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Katherine Lockhart; and two sisters, Ruth Roberts and Donna Lockhart.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 18 years, Sondra White Lockhart; siblings, Bill (Lynn) Lockhart, Patricia (James) Lance, Barbara (Dean) McCorkle, Betty (R.L.) Belcher, Nancy Lockhart, and Wanda (James) Bodie; host of nieces and nephews, as well as numerous extended family and friends.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday July 21st, 2016, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN.
A celebration of life service for Big Jim will be held at 10:00AM on Friday July 22nd, 2016, at Companion Funeral Home, with Brother Rick Cresswell officiating the service. Interment will follow at 11:30 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with honors being provided by the United States Navy.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Big Jim or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Lockhart family with these arrangements.