Lockwood "Didge" Hoots, Jr. 76, Knoxville, Tn. passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1947 in McComb, Ms. to the late Lockwood Hoots, Sr. and Fannie Hoots. He graduated from McComb High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Taylor and shortly thereafter he joined the United States Army, where he severed in Vietnam. After serving time in the United States military, he attended Southwest Mississippi Community College and graduated with a degree in business. He worked at various jobs through-out his life with careers in Shell Oil company and Tyler Tools.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, had love for classic cars, and auto racing. He was a lifelong resident of McComb, Mississippi until October of 2016 when he moved to Knoxville, Tn to care for his wife.

Lockwood is preceded in death by his parents, Lockwood, Sr, and Fannie Hoots, wife, Nancy Hoots and son, Tracy Hoots and daughter in law, Christie Hoots.

He is survived by sons Tony Hoots of Bogue Chitto and Trent (Kim) Hoots of Knoxville, TN.   Grandchildren Judy (Matt) Moran of McComb, MS., Brea (Chris) Bales of Bogue Chitto, and Taylor Hoots (Ashley) of Jayess, MS, Tayten and Kinsley Hoots both of Knoxville, TN and Kylie Pittman of Bogue Chitto.   Great-grandchildren include:  Mason, Naomi, and Mia Moran of McComb, MS, Braiden and Braxton Bales of Bogue Chitto.

Pallbearers will be Chris and Braden Bales, Matt Moran, Mason Glover, Taylor and Tayten Hoots.

Visitation will be at Hartman-Jones funeral home on Friday November 10th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM And Saturday November 11th from 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Graveside service to follow at Hollywood Cemetery. Dr. David Millican will officiate.