LOCKYEAR, Jimmie "Jim" - b. October 11, 1956 - d. August 25, 2016

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Jimmie "Jim" Lockyear, 59, of Winfield, Kanss, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born October 11, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Edward "Friday" and Gladys Mae (Keesey) Lockyear.

Jim was raised in Winfield and received his education there, graduating from Winfield High School in 1974.  After school, Jim began working as a painter with Bruce Fuqua.  On January 18, 1977, he began working for Gott and stayed with the company as they later became Rubbermaid.  He remained with Rubbermaid as a forklift driver for over 35 years until retiring due to health reasons.

Jim was united in marriage to Bethy Knight on May 9, 2009.  He was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Winfield.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, and riding his Harley. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Bethy (Knight)  Lockyear of Winfield, Kansas; his children, Jelinda Gose and husband, Kevin of Spring Hill, Kansas, Johnathon Lockyear and wife, Kacie of Rock, Kansas, and Christopher Lockyear of Winfield, Kansas; his stepsons, Ryan and Tyler Creed; his mother, Gladys Lockyear of Oxford, Kanss; his brother, Allen Lockyear and wife, Mary of Winfield, Kansas; his sister, Susan Jenkins-Lockyear of Dania Beach, Florida; and his grandchildren, Morgan Gose, Lindsay Gose, Kirsten Lockyear, and Marc Lockyear.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield, Kansas.  Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with family greeting visitors between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. that afternoon.  A memorial has been established in Jimmie's name to help defray funeral expenses.  Contributions may be made to Miles Funeral Service, 4001 E. 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Miles Funeral Service website)

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Jim Lockyear is the son-in-law of Lucille Knight of Howard, Kansas.