Bobby K. Lockwood Obituary (2015)

Bobby K. Lockwood, 82, of Baker City, OR. died February 26th, 2015 peacefully at his home. He is survived by his sister, Judy Lockwood LaBlue, of Walker, CA, his brother Larry Lockwood, of Yucaipa, CA, a daughter, Patricia Eudell Butler, wife Patty Sue Lockwood, of Springtown, TX and many other close family and friends. Bob was born in Corona, California in 1933, he left his parents Dillard and Dora Lockwood and siblings, at an early age to strike out on his own. He served in the Army during the Korean war as a Pole-lineman, where he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. After coming back home, he became a truck driver, hauling freight for over 60 years. In 2013, the US Senate dedicated the year 2012-2013 as the "Year of the Korean War Veteran". Bob was given an award of recognition in honor of this, from the US Senate, presented in Baker City, Oregon by Senator Ron Wyden, for his service. Bob was very close with his grandson, Leonard Gazley, particularly in the last few years. Leonard provided Bob with care, making sure he made it to appointments, and that he had things he needed, but he also provided Bob with a friendship. Every day that he could be, Bob was at the door for coffee, and they would often go for drives in the countryside to look for animals or just to enjoy the scenery. He was always up for anything, if Leonard was going to be a part of it. Leonard's brother Bobby (Bob's namesake) will assist in spreading Bob's ashes. Bob requested no services be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Disabled American Veteran's through Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.