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Sam Locke Obituary
Sam Locke
88, of Connersville, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Richmond. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel , Connersville. Interment will follow in Dale Cemetery. Friends may visit in the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, where memorial contributions may be made to Indiana University Alzheimer Research. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to:
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Tom Becker
October 17, 2014
I am very sad to learn of Sam's passing, he was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
jerry
October 14, 2014
To the Locke family, our prayers be with you in you time of loss. Jerry and Melinda Lindsay
Russ and Denise Stegall
October 13, 2014
The entire Stegall family extends their condolences to the Locke family.
October 13, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Locke family.
Terry and Terri Groll
October 13, 2014
Jeff and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing . What I remember about your dad was , he was usually smiling and always took time to talk whenever I saw him. You and all your family are in our prayers.
Jim & Sue Sebree
David Pflum
October 12, 2014
Enjoyed knowing Sam all these years since my youth. Living on the same road as I was born, with Sam residing at his old home place, I would stop when he was working with his flowers. Enjoyed all those conversation about days long ago. I extend my sympathy to all of Sam's family.
October 12, 2014
Jeff, I am so sorry to read about your DadIf he had Alzheimers, I hadn't heard it but I know what that all means to the family. IF CAROLYN GETS HOME GIVE HER A HUG AND A HELLO FOR ME. I HAVE A LOT OF MEMORIES OF OUR bBENTONVILLE DAYS TOGETHER. sAM WAS 2 YEARS OLDER. I am sorry I can't come-I don't go anyplace except doctors but doing fair for 86.I hope you all are doing ok. Blessings to each and everyone now and always, B.Beth
Susan and Frederck Shull
October 12, 2014
Our deep sympathy and condolences to all Sam's family. He and my father, the late William F. (Peachy) Collins, spent many happy and productive hours working together on behalf of the Democratic Party and for better government. I had the greatest respect for Sam's influence, guidance, understanding, and advice. May he rest in peace.
Dan Smith
October 11, 2014
Jeff & Jane:
So sorry to hear about your Dad. God's peace and prayers to you during your time of loss. Danny Smith
Doug and Treva McDaniel
October 11, 2014
Very sorry for your loss!!! Prayers to all of you!!
Melody Hamilton
October 10, 2014
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I worked with Sam and Jeff at Alpine Amusement. He was a very nice man. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Kathy Bennington-Hagerty
October 10, 2014
Sam was a really nice guy, condolences to the entire Locke family, will be keeping you in my thoughts.
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