Charles James Lockhart Obituary.
Published by Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home, Jacksonville, Fla. Charles James Lockhart (88) passed away
peacefully on February 19, 2023 after a long illness. Charles was born to
Scotty and Agnes Lockhart on September 9, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He was the youngest of three children (Helen Adeeb and Agnes White). His
family later moved to Jacksonville where he graduated from Landon HS in
1952.
Charles began his college studies at the University of Florida,
but after just one year transferred to Florida State University where he
obtained a Bachelor's degree in Restaurant Finance Management in 1958. He
worked for various restaurants as a manager but not limited to the Sea
Turtle, Bono's and the Green Turtle and spent over 15 years as an auditor
for Majik Market. He loved gardening and all things that entailed
landscaping design. You could find him almost every day out in the yard in
his later years. Charles loved Florida State football, miniature golf,
tennis, his church Sunday School group at Fruit Cove Baptist Church and
most of all spending time with his family. He leaves behind a wife (Gale)
of 49 years and 4 children: Leslie (Lyle), Katherine, Mary Jean and
Michael.
His kind and gentle soul, infectious laugh and sense of humor
will forever be missed. We love you bub!
