Ralph E. Lockett, 82, a retired employee for Executone of Chicago, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in Keller, TX. Memorial service was 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rejoice Lutheran Church, 532 E. Sandy Lake Rd., in Coppell. Ralph was born on Sept. 16, 1918, in Columbus, OH. He was a 2nd Lieutenant and veteran of World War II, while serving in the U.S. Army Air Force. While attending Ohio State University, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1946, before being employed as a journeyman for Executone of Chicago for more than 20 years. He had many hobbies, and was an accomplished ballroom dancer. Ralph was formerly of Mt. Prospect, IL, before transferring to Sarasota, FL, where he resided for 20 years. He moved to Keller, TX, and was a resident of IHS of Keller. He is survived by his twin daughters, Donna Flagler and her husband Michael of Coppell, and Denise Chudzik and her husband Jerome, of Addison, IL. He was a loving grandfather and is survived by his grandchildren, Adam Chudzik of Norridge, IL, Melanie Mason and Matthew Mason, both of Coppell. Guardian Funeral Home, 5704 James Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76133. 817-293-8477
