From "The Locketts of Kentucky" by J. William Stone., 1952
Taken from Kentucky "Western Recorder", a Baptist paper:
Philip Francis Lockett was born July 7, 1818 in Henderson County, Ky. Married to Ms. Sarah Belle Barker, March 20, 1844, in Union County, Ky. She preceded him into the Glory Land eleven years ago. About 50 years ago they were both converted in a meeting at Calhoun, and became members of the Baptist Church there, and continued so till their death. They were faithful and warm supporters of the cause. He was also a member of the Masonic Order, and for many years a regular attendant and supporter of its interests.
He was blessed with more than ordinary health till his last illness, which continued eight weeks. During this time he retained his mental powers and was able to converse with those around him till the last few hours of his life. He seemed to realize that his days were about numbered and made his will, and spoke freely of his relation to God, and felt assured that he was ready to go. He had prayed for shouting grace, but God seemed to withhold it, but he thanked God for a measure of peace that thrilled his soul with a great joy and unbounded love in his heart for everybody, and desired that everybody might be saved.
On the 23td of Sept. instant at 2:40 p.m. he gently and quietly fell asleep in Jesus, and in the presence of his seven daughters and three sons and other kindred and friends. He was a grand old Christian gentleman, whom to know was to love. When we met him we could feel that Christian atmosphere that is common only to those who walk with God. We will miss him, but he leaves a family that are monuments to his righteousness. Brief funeral services were conducted at the home by the writer, assisted by Rev. W. M. Hall.
T. M. Morton
Livermore, Ky. Sept. 23, 1904. Burial in Calhoun Cemetery.
Taken from Henderson County Newspaper:
Death of Philip F. Lockett Friday at his home in McLean Co.
On Friday evening Mr. Lockett died at his home in McLean Co. in the 87th year of his age, and was buried yesterday. He was born in this county, but moved to McLean (then Daviess County) almost sixty years ago, and all his life was a tiller of the soil. He was the best type of the Christian country gentleman and will live in the hearts of all who knew him.
He left quite a family of descendants, besides many collateral kindred in the county, being a brother of Mr. David Lockett and half-brother to Frank Lockett, John W. Lockett, James H. Lockett and Mrs. H. J. (Ann) Mudge.
A few weeks ago he was on a visit here and looked as if he might live another ten years. Except for his hearing his facilities were unimpaired and his intelligence and gentlemanly bearing made him a most agreeable companion. He was a true friend, an accommodating neighbor, a good Samaritan, ready at all times to welcome the stranger, and as kindly a man as ever breathed the breath of life. His death will be mourned by all who knew him, and yet, after so long a life, full of charitable deeds and honourable impulses, it would seem that those he leaves behind should not begrudge his going to his reward.