James Frank Lockmiller
James Frank Lockmiller, age 87, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, at his residence.
Mr. Lockmiller was born Oct. 29, 1924, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Frank and Gertrude Lockmiller.
Mr. Lockmiller was a lifetime patriot and supporter of his country through his service. He was a private first class in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Division, Pacific Theater Guadalcanal, and security detail for the Manhattan Project from 1943-1945. Mr. Lockmiller was a GI participant in the “Battle of Athens” on Aug. 1, 1946, the outcome of which helped to lay the foundation for the McMinn County government.
He worked for Union Carbide Corporation Nuclear Division from January 1945 to June 1982 at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Fuel Recycle Division and was honored to be included on the Secret City Founders Wall, which was dedicated in 2004.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lockmiller was preceded in death by his wife Colleen Frahm Lockmiller.
