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John Locke Obituary
1935-2016
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather. John E. Locke, age 80, of Sugar Land, TX passed into God's hands May 31, 2016 in Sugar Land, TX. He was a man of strength with a big heart who loved his family and will be missed dearly. John was born August 8th, 1935, in Alexandria, LA to Thelma (Cardwell) Locke and Loy Locke. He had 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and two sons Greg Locke and Bobby Locke. John graduated from Jeff Davis High School.
John worked with Pan Am and National Airlines for many years. He also worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer. He accumulated many friends during these years. John had a love for motorcycles and was a member of the Cut-N-Shoot Motorcycle club. John was an avid fan of the Sugar Land Skeeters Minor League Baseball Team, he didn't miss a game in four years.
He is survived by his wife Resa Locke and his sons Greg Locke and wife Robbie, Bobby Locke and wife Sandra, his brother A.B. Locke and wife Irene, grandchildren Dawn O'Connor, Chrissy Healey, Amanda Dunham, Jonathan Locke, Amber Locke, great grandchild Christian O'Connor and many blended family members, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Loy and Thelma Locke, wife Bernice Locke, his sisters Hazel Ruth Hoilfeld, Patsy Mason, and Alice (Tootsie) Locke, his brothers Sonny Loy Locke and Clyde Morris Locke.
Services to be held Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery 1101 Antoine Dr. Houston, TX 77055. Visitation 1:30PM, Service 2:30PM, burial to follow.
His lessons of love and strength will be with us always.
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September 12, 2016
Judy, Eileen, Jack, Bob and Bill. I'm glad your dad lived a very long life. Now he is with your mother probably making her laugh. Your dad was always nice to everyone. He taught us how to play tennis down at the field. He was always smiling. I'm glad that I was able to meet him and be a part of your lives.
Sheila
Hal Grimes
June 6, 2016
A good and caring man. Your presence will be missed. As will your ever present smile. Our times in Vegas will not be forgotten :)
Joe Medellin
June 3, 2016
Rest in peace John Locke. I was a coworker of yours when you worked at Harris County. My name being Joe R. Medellin.
Tom Savin
June 3, 2016
John was a great man always kind and considerate was a very good friend and co worker . We had many good times together and he was a man of honesty and compassion . So Sorry I did not take the time to go to Houston to see him and that is something I will always regret God Bless you John I am sure the gates of heaven are wide open waiting for you . Resa I am so sorry for you loss god bless you and keep watch over you
Tom Savin aka Clean
Brantley and Melissa Hamby
June 3, 2016
My husband and I met John and Resa when we visited Sugar Land for the Skeeters and Revolution (York, Pa) games. John was always very friendly to us and the opposing team. Our condolences to the entire family.
Charlotte Williams
June 2, 2016
John Boy we are really going to miss you and definitely miss your corny jokes. You brought love and laughter into my sisters life and I thank God for that. We look forward to one day seeing your bright and smiling face as we spend eternity with Jesus. I pray our precious Lord will be with Resa and your family as they face their tomorrow's without you. We rely on those great memories that were made. We love you. Goodbye for now.
June 2, 2016
Living across the street from John and Resa was such a blessing to me and my daughter. They treated us like family. John was such a good example of a loving husband and family man. Resa, I know this hurts and Im here for you.
John will be miss so much, we loved him so.
Tessa DuVall
Esmeealda Cisneros
June 2, 2016
I am privileged to have known him working at Harris County. Always funny and very nice. He always spoke of his family and Christian. He brought fun and laughs every where he was. Thank you for all the laughs and jokes.
A man of strength and Stability.
May you Shine in Heaven.
June 2, 2016
My condolences to your family during this time of grief.
Maria G.
June 2, 2016
May you rest in peace.
thank you for being a wonderful friend.
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