Walter " Gordy" Lockwood

Walter "Gordy" Lockwood, age 71 of Hamilton Twp. NJ passed away peacefully Thursday August 8, 2024 at his residence with his loving family at his side.

Born and raised in Chatsworth, NJ, Gordy was a true Piney with a big heart. He was a wood cutter for many years and also harvested wild flowers, grasses and other plants to provide for his family. He worked for The State of New Jersey Department of Parks and Forestry after retiring his chainsaws.

Gordy loved hunting, fishing and trail riding. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He took pride in helping others learn to hunt and fish.

He is predeceased by his parents Wayne and Laura Lemon Lockwood, his son Larry J. Lockwood, brothers Sydney, Robert, Joseph and Frank Lockwood and sisters Elizabeth Kauffman, Vivian Inzerma, Claudia Lenski and Laura Burnham.

Gordy is survived by his devoted wife Jane Lockwood (nee Bradbury), sons Gary L. Lockwood (Colleen) and Jamie Lockwood, and daughters Kristy Lockwood Jones (Claude) and Mishell Lockwood Perona. He will be greatly missed by his eight Grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00pm at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N Third St. Hammonton, NJ. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of Jane Lockwood 1816 McCall Ave. Mays Landing, NJ 080330