Obituary of Marshall Wayne Lockett

Marshall Wayne “Sonny” Lockett, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Marshall was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and later worked as the owner/operator of his own construction company. He was the son of the late William and Nellie Craft Lockett. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosie McNeil; cousin who was more like a brother, Randall Ferguson; step-son, Harvey “Junior” Thomas.

He is survived by his two step-sons, Ray Thomas and George Thomas; step-grandchildren, Crystal Thomas and Kevin Thomas; long-time friend and former business partner, Wallace “Pete” Hartman; as well as a very special neighbor, Bernice Thomas.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, VA.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to any local organization that honors or provides assistance to veterans of the armed forces.

Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com