April 14, 2018
Floyd Eugene “Gene” Lockhart age 62 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday evening at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born April 14, 1955 in Rutherford County. Gene was preceded in death by his mother, Ina Marie Dillon, step-father, James Dillon, adoptive father, Richard Lockhart; 2 step-mothers, Frances Lockhart and Reba Lane and special friend, Sharon Thompson. He attended New Life United Pentecostal Church and was a cabinet shop worker. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Lockhart of Smithville; 5 children, Ashley (Scott) Cantrell of Smithville, Jay Lockhart of Readyville, Sean, Jason and Tony Skaroupka all of Smithville; adopted son, Bruce Cantrell of Smithville; 8 grandchildren, William and Kaitlyn Farley, Kevin Felts, Bailey Bond, Blake Bond, Kelie Reeder, Quinten Lawrence and Ricky Skaroupka; father, Floyd Lane of Smyrna; 5 brothers, Tulley Lane of Murfreesboro, Ronnie Lane of Smyrna, Randy Lane of Murfreesboro, Mike Lane of Murfreesboro and Jon Newsome of Smyrna; 3 sisters, Connie Lane Warner of Eagleville, Annette Lane of Murfreesboro and Missy Lane of Murfreesboro; special friends, Nelda Pitts, Darlene Cantrell, Tim Segal, Oz Segal and Goob Segal; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Lockhart are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by DeKalb Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.