Rodney E. Lockerman, Sr., 67, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Rodney was born on November 7, 1948, in Unadilla, GA to the late Luther Wallace Lockerman and the late Ruth Parker Dennard of Perry, GA. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Chief B.E. Dennard of Perry, GA.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Dr. Steve Louder officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Rodney was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a sales manager for Dan Post Boot Company. He was a graduate of Austin Peay State University and President of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity. He was also a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Gayle Seay Lockerman of Clarksville, TN; son, Rodney E. Lockerman, Jr. (Jenny) of Clarksville, TN; two daughters, Kimberly Hartsell (Todd) of Clarksville, TN and Lori Lockerman of Hermitage, TN; four brothers, Keith Lockerman (Pam), Benny Dennard (Jeanie), Harry Dennard (Mickie), and David Dennard of Georgia; and three grandchildren, Victoria Hartsell, Phillip Lockerman, and Christopher Lockerman.
Pallbearers will be Ernie Rice, Don Winters, Jerry Welch, Jim Novak, David Barbee, Ken Moore, Ken Trice, and Charles Seay.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1410 Golf Club Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040, the American Cancer Society, 2000 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, or the March of Dimes, 1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37214.