Edward Lockmiller – BG Independent News

Edward Lockmiller – BG Independent News

Edward P. Lockmiller, 90, of North Baltimore, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on January 9, 1936, in Bowling Green to the late Edward Peter Louis and Nancy (Noblit) Lockmiller. He married Frances Ives on June 2, 1957, and she preceded him in death on October 6, 2018. Ed is survived by his sons: Stan Lockmiller of Wayne, Gregory (Becky) Lockmiller, Sr. of Findlay, and Steven (Penny) Lockmiller of North Baltimore; daughters: Mary (Dave) Henderson of Lima and Rita Lockmiller of North Baltimore; brother, Byron “Lloyd” Hall of GA; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Richard Lockmiller, Walter Boice, and William Boice; sisters: Lucille Conrad, Minnie Conrad, Leona Spears, Jean Lanning, and Norma Spears. Ed retired from Libbey-Owens-Ford. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, North Baltimore, and the Rose Society. Ed was a former Boy Scout leader with troop #315. His favorite teams to cheer on were the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Bears, and Alabama Crimson Tide. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, North Baltimore. Pastor Megan Kerr officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, and 1 hour (12-1 p.m.) prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and/or Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.