Lebanon, TN - Donald Ray Lockhart, age 77 formerly of Erin, TN, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Quality Center for Rehab in Lebanon. TN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home. Burial will follow in McDonald Cemetery with Bro. Bill Wolfe officiating.

The Lockhart family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Tuesday at noon.

Donald entered this life on November 21, 1948 in Erin, TN, son to the late Luther and Pear Lockhart. Donald retired after a fruitful career at TVA where he was known as "Lucky". He had a passion for the outdoors and nature; and enjoyed birdwatching and building birdhouses.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his siblings, William Thomas Mathis, Raymond Lockhart, Commodore Lockhart, Harold Lockhart, Melvin Lockhart, Leola Tanner, Marcelle Grice, Vera Triplett, Marie Agy, Estelle Hughes, Julia Lewellyn, Mary Hughey, Ronald Carlton, Cherry Lynn Lockhart, Brindi Gayle Lockhart, and Terry Perkins Lockhart.

Donald leaves behind his loving sons, Brian Lockhart, Dustin Lockhart; and brother, Gary Lockhart.

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.