Richard Wayne Locke, known to many as Rick, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 77.
Rick lived life boldly and on his own terms. He was a man of strong opinions, sharp instincts, and his own approach to the world.
He had a deep love for big game hunting and football and was a skilled gambler. Rick had a keen mind for strategy and business. He was a natural risk-taker and a savvy businessman. While he could be set in his ways, he also gave his family something invaluable—memories of a life fully lived and a world explored without hesitation.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Raymond "Pop" Locke, and his mother, Mozelle Crocker "Mama Mo" Locke.
He is survived by his children: Dawn Hadden and husband Donald Hadden; Amber Locke; Rickie Locke Boyd and fiancé Justin Rodriguez; Travis Botz and wife Christy Botz; Lenata Meadows and husband Brandon Meadows; and Christie Butke.
He is also survived by his grandchildren: Alexis Murphy, Brandon Hadden, Rorri Boyd, Bristol Boyd, Trindon Botz, Treyton Botz, Calie Botz, Lily Meadows, Michael Meadows, Kody Butzke, and Rilee Butzke; six great-grandchildren; and his brother, Carl Lance Locke, and wife Pat Locke, along with many extended family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 4th, at Waston & Son's funeral home in Center, TX. Oaklawn Cemetery. Viewing will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with services beginning at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Porter Brewer.
Rick lived life boldly and on his own terms. He was a man of strong opinions, sharp instincts, and his own approach to the world.
He had a deep love for big game hunting and football and was a skilled gambler. Rick had a keen mind for strategy and business. He was a natural risk-taker and a savvy businessman. While he could be set in his ways, he also gave his family something invaluable—memories of a life fully lived and a world explored without hesitation.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Raymond "Pop" Locke, and his mother, Mozelle Crocker "Mama Mo" Locke.
He is survived by his children: Dawn Hadden and husband Donald Hadden; Amber Locke; Rickie Locke Boyd and fiancé Justin Rodriguez; Travis Botz and wife Christy Botz; Lenata Meadows and husband Brandon Meadows; and Christie Butke.
He is also survived by his grandchildren: Alexis Murphy, Brandon Hadden, Rorri Boyd, Bristol Boyd, Trindon Botz, Treyton Botz, Calie Botz, Lily Meadows, Michael Meadows, Kody Butzke, and Rilee Butzke; six great-grandchildren; and his brother, Carl Lance Locke, and wife Pat Locke, along with many extended family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 4th, at Waston & Son's funeral home in Center, TX. Oaklawn Cemetery. Viewing will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with services beginning at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Porter Brewer.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Wayne Locke, please visit our flower store.
Richard Wayne Locke's Guestbook
Visits: 590
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors