Kendall Dana Lockerman

Kendall was born in Austin, Texas June 26, 1944 to Julian Francis Lockerman and Ruby Lott Lockerman. Kendall’s parents and his brother, Weldon Hollis (Chick) Lockerman (April 27, 1953-January 12, 2013), preceded him in death.

Kendall graduated Columbus High School (Columbus, GA.), in 1962. He graduated University of Georgia in 1965.

Kendall was married to Kerry Abercrombie of Columbus, GA. June 12, 1965. Kerry & Kendall were blessed with two sons: Christopher Dana Lockerman (born January 14, 1969), and Patrick Todd Lockerman (born September 27, 1970-died June 21, 1973). He is survived also by a daughter in law, Kelley M. Lockerman and three grandsons: Miles Lockerman, Josh Lockerman, and Noah Lockerman.

Kendall began his professional career in the printing industry at American Lithograph Company and later Higgins, McArthur, Longino & Porter (Perry Communications), and several other lithographers. His clients included Coca Cola, Emory University, Emory School of Medicine, Georgia Power, the Southern Company, Crowe, Pope & Carter, and the Porsche Club of America.

In his twilight career, Kendall worked at the Emory University School of Medicine and The Task Force For Global Health.

Kendall served on the Board of Directors of the Leukemia Society of Georgia and the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Arts Festival.

Kendall and Kerry came to Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in 1975, where Kendall served on various committees of The Old English Festival in all the twenty five years of its existence. He also served on the Vestry at Saint Bartholomew’s. In the Atlanta Diocese of the Episcopal Church, Kendall served on the Standing Committee and the Commission on Ministry.

Kendall has published three volumes of poetry. Two of his poems have been set to music and performed by the choirs and organists, Brad Hughley and Shannon Gallier, of St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church: a Eucharistic prayer, with original music by Martha Bishop, and Bartholomew, an anthem, music by Bruce Neswick.

A Memorial service will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church located at 1790 Lavista Rd. Atlanta, Ga. 30329 at 1:00pm on Saturday Feb. 8th. Reception to follow.