Monday, March 07, 2011

Updated Arrangements for 
Services for Bishop W.E. Lockett
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, 6th 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, 8th Episcopal District

Jeanette L. Bouknight
Executive Secretary
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
"An Essential Church: Poised for 21st Century Ministry"

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