Billy E Lockard

Billy E. Lockard, age 81, of Ashville, OH passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home. He was born in in Circleville to the late Harold R. and Myrtle (Schlegler) Lockard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Billy started his career in telephone work with Ohio Consolidated and retired after 42 plus years from General Telephone in Circleville.  He was a member of Ashville Palmetto Lodge 513 Knights of Pythias, Community United Methodist Church in Circleville, and a volunteer fireman for Harrison Township for several years.  He was also a door greeter at Circleville Walmart for 11 years.  Billy was preceded in death by sisters Kathrine Leonard and Norma Jean Cupp, son-in-law Chet Cathel, and grandson Nathan Gloyd.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Addie (Wertman) Lockard and their children Terry (Pauline) Lockard, Cindy Cathel, and Billy Lockard; grandsons Justin and Joseph Lockard, granddaughters Nicole Timmons and Jillian Lockard, great grandsons Jordon Timmons, Bailey Timmons, and Caige Gloyd; niece Barbara (Rick) Vandgundy, nephew Harold (Nancy) Leonard; several great nieces and nephews, and his faithful felines Sammy and Sassy.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 13th from 2:00 -6:00pm at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville, Ohio with a service following at 6:00pm Pastor Ted Davis officiating.  In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Berger Hospice 1170 N Court St. Circleville, 43113