Arthur Leland Lockaby
October 13, 1935 - May 8, 2017Leland Lockaby, 81, of Corbin passed away May 8, 2017, in Lexington, KY, from congestive heart failure.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Sue Lockaby; their two daughters: Geri (Lance) Gaudet and Jennifer (Brent) Freeman; their son, Arthur (Shanda) Lockaby II; his nine grandchildren: Chris, Stacie, Derek, and Ryan Amburgey; Lance, Morgan, and Nikki Freeman; Jordan and Lauren Lockaby; and his sister, Glenna (Roscoe) Roark.
Leland was the founder of Corbin Garage Doors, Inc., which he and his wife began in 1976.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 13, 2017, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Romine officiating. Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens at Lily, KY, with Arthur Lockaby II, Jordan Lockaby, Brent Freeman, Lance Freeman, Lance Gaudet, Chris Amburgey, Ryan Amburgey, and Derek Amburgey serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until the funeral hour at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Hart Funeral Home, located at 1011 Master Street in Corbin.
The Lockaby family extends its heartfelt appreciation for all the thoughts and prayers of everyone during this time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Corbin Community Backpack Program P.O. Box 1891 Corbin, KY 40702 Attention: Doris Moore 606-528-1333.
Marvin and Colleen Clark
Posted at 13:53h, 12 MaySue and Family, You have our heartfelt prayers, thoughts , love and condolences at this time. God give you strength and comfort for the journey ahead. We love you. Earth’s loss is heaven’s gain. Our walk will continue until he takes us home and that won’t be too much longer. We will shake hands with Leland again in his new body.
Joe Lockaby
Posted at 14:54h, 12 MayUncle Leland was a man that made a difference in the lives of people that he met, and met him. He was a man of his word. He was trustworthy. He was an inspiration to me, and as a young boy I looked up to him. He was a man of GOD. I will miss his presence on this earth. I take comfort in knowing that GOD continues to bless him. Thank you Leland for being a part of my life.
James & Mary Wiggins
Posted at 13:07h, 13 MayFrom James & Mary Wiggins and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. We pray that God gives you peace today and the days ahead.
James & Mary Wiggins
Posted at 13:10h, 13 MayFrom James & Mary Wiggins and family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We pray that God gives you peace today and the days ahead.