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Maddox Fenton
November 07, 2021 | Minerva, OH | Family
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Don C. Locke Jr.
Sep 26, 1947 - Oct 5, 2018
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Not sure how you say goodbye to a cousin, neighbor, friend. You have always been there for us Donnie. May you rest in peace with our Heavenly Father. Our memories will see us through until we meet again. Much love Joan and Dan.
Joan and Dan Wickersham
October 12, 2018 | Minerva, OH
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Our sympathies for the entire family. RIP Donnie!
Darla and Joey Murray
October 09, 2018
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Our deepest prayers for the entire family.
Richard and Ruby (Turnipseed) Owen
October 09, 2018
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My sympathy to Don's family and to those who were close to him. The write-up was very well done. Don was a friend of mine at Augusta . My thoughts and prayers for all who knew this great man.
Eric Mansfield
October 09, 2018 | Canton, OH | Classmate
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My deepest sympathy to Theresa and family. I remember Don as my school friend, fellow barber and neighbor.
Don your journey thru life left many memories and now may you rest in peace.
Gary Leatherberry
October 09, 2018 | Augusta, OH | Friend
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Sorry we did not know, due to , that we did not get the paper on Mon. We are so sorry for you loss. You know that you are in are thoughts and prayers. Always. Bill and Kay Eglie
Kay Eglie
October 09, 2018 | Sebring, OH | Friend
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So very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you Theresa. Prayers.
Bill and Cheryl Mannion
October 08, 2018 | Carrollton | Friend
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Christina Barz
October 08, 2018 | Minerva, OH | Friend
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Obituary
Don's Obituary
Don C. Locke Jr.
71, of Minerva died Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 26, 1947 in Canton to the late Don C. and Dorothy (Kinsey) Locke Sr. Don was in the first graduating class of Augusta School to graduate in Carrollton in 1966. Following high school, Following high school Don graduated from the Akron Baber College in 1967 and worked for Speakman’s Barber Shop in Minerva. He was then called to serve in the US Army. He spent 13 months in Vietnam in the 1/27th Field Artillery Group, 2nd Field Force. His proudest memory is when his unit helped rescue a convoy with the gospel singer, Christy Lane. Acting as a Sgt. E-5, he served in the iron triangle area in the Mekong Delta. He was the co-owner of Locke Construction with his father and retired from T&W Forge in Alliance where he worked for 30 years. He is Christian by faith and member of the American Legion Post #357 in Minerva, VFW Post #4120 in Minerva, the International Order of Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders Blacksmith, Forgers Union #1609 and the Barber Union.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Keen) Locke whom he married May 14, 1988, daughter, Angie (Mike Crowl) Locke of Minerva, son, T. Jay (Staci) Locke of Minerva, a sister, Karen (Bill) Gruszecki of Lisbon, 3 grandchildren, Kayla (Zach Offenberger) Locke of Minerva, Tyler (Danielle Curry) Locke of Robertsville, Maddox B. Fenton of Minerva, mother-in-law, Renda Keen, nephew, Mark (Richi Gatrell) Gruszecki, niece, Lori (John) Tucker, his best friend, Dave Freshly of Johnstown, and his 2 special dogs, Maggie May and Missy. He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Jesse Keen, mother-in-law, Patricia (Halcomb) Kidd, several aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Brother Frank Walton officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Augusta Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday 6-8 pm and one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or to the family to help with expenses.Read More
