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LOCKE, Richard J.R. "Dick" Age 79 of New Lebanon, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Mary Locke; and his daughter, Vickie. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley; 3 children, Richard (Angel) Locke, Rebecca (Gary) Webb, and Elizabeth Locke; 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and many more family members and friends. Dick was a proud veteran and served in the Korean War. He loved everything outdoors, such as hunting and fishing, and all sports, especially NASCAR. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at ROGERS' FUNERAL HOME, NEW LEBANON with Pastor Doug Criswell officiating. Interment will follow at Trissel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. www.RogersFuneralHomes.com
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Alley Adcock
November 30, 2010
Grandpa,
Being down at that farm house tonight was the oddest thing. I kept expecting you to walk in the back door back from hunting, but it didn't happen. Then I remembered. You were the world to me grandpa and you are the reason I am the way I am today. You rubbed off on people so much. I'll always miss "joes pool hall" or "wanney hey" when I'd call down there. I never forget the way you used to aggravate grandma Shirley and the way you would bicker with her. I miss watching you mow the grass and saying how you were the only one who could get it right because you never got it too short and you never left it too tall. I miss the few times of feeding the dogs with you or picking tomatoes out of the garden, and I'll always miss being offered a shot of whiskey, as we all know your garage was Jim Bean's second home. I will always cherish the times you took DJ and I hunting and fishing at some ladies pond. I remember the time you trapped a racoon in the circle by the big tree and I thought it was so cute and cuddly, you poked a stick in the cage and showed me how friendly it wasn't. I remembering laying down in the middle of the night and hearing you outside firing a shot to scare off the coyotes when they got to close to the house. There are so many memories I could list here but none of them would bring you back. This Earth lost an amazing man November 15th. You were a second father too me, and the family lost half its rock. I miss you when you'd read your news paper or tell me how horrible my hair looked or how computers and such things were pointless. I miss the old war stories but most importantly I miss you. I will never forget that night but I am happy I got to tell you goodbye. I am grateful I got the time with you that I did. You were beyond amazing. You were like god himself. You were a lot of things to a lot of people but you were everything to me and im so numb without you hear. I would never cry in front of you and I won't do that now, I just want you to know that I love you and if i had it in my power to do anything to bring you back, know that that something would be my number one priority. Grandma remembered my cheese and summer sausage today, and I still respected your rule of no eating in the living room. I love you grandpa with every ounce of my being but I'm happy you are with your little girl now, give grandma vickie a kiss for me and tell her I love her.
I love you soldier!
Love,
Alex(you were the only one ever allowed to call me, and well grandma shirley too but she calls me liz, nikki or mommy, so i guess that alex thing only applies to you!)
November 29, 2010
Dear Liz and Family,
We are sorry we did not know of your Dad's passing until today. We never met your father, but we know he must have been a very special person to raise a daughter like you. You have had more than your share of grief but just know that if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
We will be praying for you and your family. Just try to hang onto the good times. Love from Us,
Dave & Velma
Patsy
November 21, 2010
Locke family
The services where very nice. Dick was a great man, great father in law great husband, father and grandfather. I will always remember him and the jokes and what a kind man he was. RIP.My all the memories help you through this time of grief.
Love Patsy (Locke) Bouchard
Pam Baker
November 21, 2010
The one memory that stands out, is the smile you always had on your face. It's been many years and the world has lost a good man. To all of your family, I give my deepest sympathy. It is never easy.
November 21, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
November 20, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nikki
November 20, 2010
Today was your funeral. Seeing you lay in the casket was so hard! You should be at home laying on the couch, telling jokes, and givin' people hell.
You were the finest man I have ever met. I love you more than any words could ever begin to express.
I am thankful for all the wonderful memories, but Im also sad no more will be made.
I know you are with mom now, and many of your other family and friends and one day I will see you again.
I love you!
November 20, 2010
May this candle burn in memory of a wonderful man!
Joe
November 20, 2010
Richard was a great guy who always treated people as kindly as he wanted to be treated. He had a big heart which allowed him to be not only a great friend but a very loving person that people wanted to be around. He will be missed.
mary smith
November 19, 2010
i love you richard. you were the dad i never had and will be remember always.
November 19, 2010
i love you richard like the dad i never had. you will be missed!
love always,
mary ann smith
November 19, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Nikki Angel
November 18, 2010
I love you grandpa. You were the greatest man I have ever known! Thank you for being such a big part of my life, and being there for me the way you were. I will never forget your great sense of humor, or the stories of the Korean War, or anything else for the matter! You were truly a wonderful man and the world will never be the same without you!
I love you!
Kim Harris ( Superior Abrasives)
November 18, 2010
Liz, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all strength and comfort in your time of need.
Erica Jean Smith
November 18, 2010
Grandpa Richard,
I'm going to miss you so much. You mean the world to me and so much more. Life just isn't going to be the same without you here. I haven't seen you since before I found out that you had cancer, but I know that you just didn't come around because you weren't in good health. I love you so much papaw and you were such a great man to my grandma. I'm so glad that you were a part of my life and you truly taught me what life was truly about. You've made me to be the young woman I am today. I will live everyday of my life following in your shoes. Rest in peace papaw. You truly are my hero.
Love forever and always,
Erica Smith
(grand daughter of Rebecca Smith)
Jim & Joyce Lockhart
November 18, 2010
Shirley and family,
We are praying for you and your family.
We only meet one time at Good Sam North while taking our treatments. We so enjoyed his talking about his coon dogs. No more treatments for Richard as he is completely healed and with The Lord. Jim and Joyce Lockhart
Diana Oburn
November 18, 2010
Shirley and Elizabeth and family,
Sorry for your loss. Richard was such a nice man and it was my privledge to be his nurse for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Diana,Lynn,Susan and Dr. Chung
Ron & Pam Wyant
November 18, 2010
Our thoughts are with the Locke family at this sad time. May he rest in peace & may God bless.
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