Fallen Soldier returns home to Murphy on Tuesday

​Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett, USMC, of Murphy, passed away on Monday, January 7 at the young age of 26.

Chris  will be coming home Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

We are hoping to see our community line the roadways with American flags as we pay our respects to our fallen soldier.

Flags can be picked up at Chevelles in Murphy and Fatback's Citgo.

Timeline:

• 2 pm Tuesday - Landing in Atlanta
• Law enforcement will stage at the Georgia line on the right side of the road facing town. Motorcycles will be at the gas station at the Georgia line.  There will be two law enforcement officers there to bring up the rear of procession. As the procession approaches the North Carolina line, all law enforcement will pull out and lead.  The motorcycles will pull out, followed by the two officers at the store that will bring up the end of the procession. 
  
  Normal speeds are planned all the way to the city limits of Murphy.
  
  Once in Murphy, there will be a left turn at McDonald's on Hiwassee Street, going to Bulldog Drive, then a right turn onto US Highway 19, followed by a right turn on Peachtree Street ending at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.   Estimated time of arrival is 5:15 pm Tuesday, January 15, 2019. 

Information is still limited at this time and will be updated when we learn more. 

The full obituary can be found HERE.

Our family at WKRK sends our sincere condolences to the family, friends and many loved ones of Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett.