Reed Lockhoof

It is with much sadness that we have learned of the death of our friend and former classmate Reed Lockhoof. The wonderful obituary that follows is taken from the
Austin American-Statesman where you can go to View/Sign Guest Book .

W. Reed Lockhoof
W. Reed Lockhoof W. Reed Lockhoof, born October 3, 1945, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 27, 2008. He loved life and all it had to offer. His philosophy of life was based on the simple golden rule: "treat others as you would like to be treated" and put your family above and before all else. That will make you a winner in God's eyes. Reed was the absolute best friend of and for his wife, Nancy, and son, Flip. He was best man at his son's wedding and best 'Reed' for his grandchildren. We will intensely miss him until we reunite again. Only time, friends and God can help them survive the pain. Reed was an avid golfer, and in his younger, healthier days, there was never a day too cold or too hot, too windy or too still for golf. Golf and its required tenacity were his mistresses... and often those golfing days were spent with family, friends, and/or associates. Reed and his son became partners and played as golf partners in over a 150 golf tournaments throughout the state. Nancy would generally go along, walk every step of the way and have her walk with nature and communion with God along with husband, Reed and son, Flip. Reed's love for the law was second only to his love for golf and his family. Reed and Nancy shared endless love for each other and their family. His devotion and dedication to his wife, son and daughter-in-law, and grandchildren made him the most wonderful and caring husband, father and grandfather that this world has known. All who knew Reed will remember him for this... and his hearty laughter. Reed was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Darlein Lockhoof of Childress, TX. He is survived by one son, Filip Reed Lockhoof; daughter-in-law, Michelle Felger Lockhoof and granddaughter, Taylor Lockhoof; and grandson, Shane Lockhoof. Reed was an only child; his mother was an only child, and her mother was an only child. Although Nancy has already lost her mother and father, older brother and older sister, her one remaining sister, Diane Harris, from Scottsdale, brother Spencer and his wife, Sharon Ford from Hamlin, TX, Milton and Jodi Reed from Lubbock, along with aunts and uncles are helping her and Flip survive the immediate pain. Reed graduated from Childress High, Childress, TX. He received his BS from the University of North Texas and his J.D. from Texas Tech University. As an attorney he was always on the side of the law, from the District Attorney's office to the Attorney General's office. Being one of the best trial lawyers in the state, the courtroom became his friend, and the judge and jury became his audience. Flip, his only son, once heard his mother say that Reed is the most ethical lawyer she has ever known. Reed's life was cut short by his chronic asthma, COPD, and disabling arthritis. Memorial services will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3525 Bee Cave Rd., Thursday, October 2, at 1:30 p.m. with family visitation and reception following the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Lung Association, 'First Tee of Greater Austin' or charity of your choice. "Treating others as you want to be treated" was truly his golden rule.


Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 09/30/2008