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Cecil Lockhart
WELCH, W.Va. â A West Virginia World War II veteran who died recently is the oldest recorded organ donor in United States history.
Cecil F. Lockhart of Welch was 95 years old when he passed away May 4 after a short illness. He served his country during World War II and contributed to his community by mining coal for more than 50 years, and his desire to serve others continued when his donated liver aided a 62-year-old woman.
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) announced that Lockhartâs decision to help others after death made him the oldest recorded organ donor in U.S. history â a confirmed by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
World War II veteran from W.Va. becomes oldest organ donor
GREG JORDAN, Bluefield Daily Telegraph
May 15, 2021
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WELCH, W.Va. (AP) A World War II veteran who passed away recently has proven that it’s possible to keep helping others by giving the gift of life and becoming the oldest recorded organ donor in United States history.
Cecil F. Lockhart of Welch was 95 years old when he passed away May 4 after a short illness. He served his country during World War II and contributed to his community by mining coal for more than 50 years, and his desire to serve others continued when his donated liver aided a 62-year-old woman.