Camden, Tenn.–Benton County Chief Deputy Michael Lockhart passed away Monday after a battle with illness. He had been in law enforcement for over 32 years, serving at the Bruceton Police Department for 12 years and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office since 2002.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday.
Michael Wayne Lockhart, age 53, of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Mr. Lockhart was born on November 23, 1969 in Huntingdon, TN to Judy Lockhart Akers. Michael was in Law Enforcement for over 32 years, serving at Bruceton Police Department for 12 years and Benton County Sheriff’s Office since 2002.
He loved lifting weights and was a member of the Camden First United Methodist Church.
Survived by;
Mother: Judy (James) Akers of Camden, TN
Son: Noah Darnell of Camden, TN
Daughter: Bryanna Beckham of Camden, TN
Brother: Stevie (Cara) Dowdy of Camden, TN
Sister: Brenda (J.J.) Hardin of Camden, TN
Best Friend: Chris Clayton of Camden, TN
Nephews: Tyler, Lane, Drew, Austin
Several Special Cousins
Special Friends: Sandi York & Allison Lambright
All his Brothers & Sisters in Law Enforcement
Constant Companions: Kai, Nala, Bailey, Piper
Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 4:00-9:00 PM and again on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 9:00-1:00 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Adam Kelchner officiating. Burial will follow in Bakers Chapel Cemetery.