John Jefferson Lockhart of Knoxville gave his life to God Thursday, September 10, 2015. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Imes; father, John Jr. Lockhart; sisters, June Williams, Ida Page; brothers, Oscar and Allen Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory a very devoted niece, Kathy (Cannon) Weston; sisters, Elizabeth (John) Smith, Shirley Rahming, Norma (Cleveland) Drummond, Connie Evans, Regina Green, Joyce Jackson; brother, Vincent Imes; special nieces, Angel Green and Lara Osaro; close friends, Ms. Peggy, David Payne, Della Watson; a host of family too numerous to name and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 12:00-12:30 at Unity Mortuary Chapel with service to follow at 12:30PM with Rev. Sister Elizabeth Smith officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Service to conclude with dove release and blanket presentation.