David Lockett, age 73 of Chatham, ascended to his Heavenly Home to be by the side of his Lord and Savior.  David passed away doing what he loved to do most of all in life and that was preaching the word of God.  He loved to pray, preach, spend time with the Lord and share the word of God with all who would listen.  Above all else he loved the Lord, his family, and his church.  David was a Christian man that was very passionate when it came to his beliefs.  To know him, was to love him.  David was a kind man that would help anyone he could.  Patience was a virtue that he did not possess, however, he had a humorous way that made up for it.  David could be quite a cut-up and was a very fun guy.  He loved to make others smile and laugh.  David's greatest desire in life was to be with his Lord and Savior and while our hearts might be broken; he waits for us sitting next to our Lord with open arms and we can be comforted knowing we will see him again.

Those left to cherish his memory is his niece, Shannon Willis and husband Keith; nephew, Vince Benoit; great nephews, Kory Willis, Kameron Willis and wife Amanda, Kade Willis and wife Leah; cousins, Deborah Springfield and husband Irvin, Mary Jane Gibson and husband Jimmy, Karey Beam, Jennifer Beam, Greg Rayner and wife Ann, Marilyn Griffin, Richard Watson.  He is also survived by a great-great niece and nephew, other relatives, church family and friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Wilma (Rayner) Lockett and sister, Peggy (Lockett) Lampirez.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Greater Apostolic Church in Eros, Louisiana at 6:00 PM.  Cremation arrangements were handled by Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.