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March 7, 2011
 
Dear Connectional Members and Friends,
 
Here are the updated funeral arrangements for Bishop Wallace Edward Lockett, the 57th Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the Presiding Prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District. 
 
Arrangements are as follows:
 
Memorial Service
Saturday, March 12, 2011, Noon
Miles College Gymnasium
5500 Myron Massey Blvd.
Birmingham, AL  35064
(205) 929-1000 
Eulogist: Rev. Dr. Raymond F. Williams 
Pastor, Holsey Temple CME Church
Philadelphia, PA
 
Hotel Accommodations
Comfort Inn 
6400 Kelco Place
Fairfield, AL  35064 
Telephone: 205-780-5155 
Room Rate: $59
 
Service Celebrating the Life of
Bishop W. E. Lockett
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Viewing: 9:00 a.m. 
Service: 10:00 a.m.
Metropolitan CME Church
8955 S. Freeway
Houston, TX  77051
(713) 748-5947
Rev. Dr. Bobby Best, Pastor
Eulogist: Bishop Kenneth W. Carter
Presiding Prelate, Sixth Episcopal District
 
Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn 
12101 Shadow Creek Parkway 
Pearland, TX  77584 
Telephone: 713-340-0110 
Hotel Rate: $85 
Group Code: Bishop Lockett's Homegoing Celebration
 
 

Bishop Wallace E. Lockett

 

 
We are still awaiting the contract number from Delta Airlines for discount travel rates.
 
Condolences may be sent to the family at:  The Fifth Episcopal District, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 310 18th Street N, Suite 400-D, Birmingham, AL  35203.
 
We ask that you would continue to be in prayer for Mrs. Lillie Lockett and the family during this time of bereavement.

 

 
Senior Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., CEO 
 
Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Chair
College of Bishops 
 
Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick, III, Secretary 
College of Bishops 
 
Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr.
Host Bishop, Eighth Episcopal District
 
Jeanette L. Bouknight
Executive Secretary
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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