James O. Lockart, age 86, of Elverson, PA died suddenly on March 24, 2015 in his home. Born in West Vincent Township, PA, he was a son of the late Clyde J. and Mary I. (McAfee) Lockart. He was a graduate of the Wesleyan College in West Virginia. A veteran, Mr. Lockart served for the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Jim worked as a Forest Ranger all over the country; including Montana and Florida. He loved to travel and climbed many mountains in many different countries. Mr. Lockart was a member of the Pughtown Baptist Church all of his life. He was also a published author.

Mr. Lockart is survived by five siblings: Hilda M., wife of George K. Page, of Spring City; Evelyn M., wife of the late John C. Curchoe, of Trappe; Betty L., wife of the late Vernon J. Houck, of Pottstown; Charles “Edgar” Lockart, of Douglassville; Helen M., wife of the late Vince Faini, of Schwenksville.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Pughtown Baptist Church, 780 Pughtown Road, Spring City, PA 19475 on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:30AM. Officiating will be Pastor Samuel L. Geiger. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Friends will be received from 9:30 – 10:15AM Saturday morning at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Pughtown Baptist Church at the above address. The video tribute may be viewed and condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. The Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA is in charge of the arrangements.