Elmer “Lee” Lockhart (1943 – 2024)

Elmer “Lee” Lockhart, of Front Royal, VA, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on December 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Elmer Merle Lockhart and Leslie Simons Lockhart.

Elmer “Lee” Lockhart

Lee had many loves in his life, including the countryside of the Shenandoah Valley, music, family, animals of all kinds, and baseball. While Lee spent his early years in Warren County, he first played baseball in Loudoun County, VA, in the mid-1960s. This marked the beginning of more than four decades of playing, coaching, and passing on his knowledge of the game. He coached countless players from the Loudoun County Men’s League, Upper Loudoun Little League, Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth, and Notre Dame Academy, including his sons and grandsons. Lee Lockhart is a name synonymous with Loudoun County baseball history. He was known for his eye for talent and commitment to his players.

Lee is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jane Lockhart, and his children, Michael Lockhart (Wendy) of Purcellville, VA, and Christopher Lockhart of Purcellville, VA. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Adam, Zachary (Brie), Nick, Justin, Anna, and Morgan Lockhart, and a great-grandfather to Cooper Lockhart. His brother Dennis Lockhart and sisters Carol Jean Lockhart Fisher and Linda Lockhart Neff preceded him in death.

Pallbearers will be Adam Lockhart, Zack Lockhart, Nick Lockhart, Justin Lockhart, Tim Lockhart, and Todd Amos. Honorary pallbearers will be a host of former baseball players whom Lee coached and shared enduring friendships.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA, with Sammy Campbell officiating.  Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Warren County.

His family, friends, and everyone who knew him will deeply miss Lee.