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Jerome Locke Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Jerome Phillip Locke "Jroc", age 27, Knoxville, TN, born January 30, 1990, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2017.
Jerome is preceded in death by his grandparents: Patricia Matlock, Magelene Locke, Eula Robinson, Robert Jackson, William Tillery, and James Shields, Sr.; aunts and uncles: Christine Moore, Calvin Locke, Christopher Tillery, Sr., and James McSpadden.
He leaves to cherish his memories his parents: loving and faithful mother Sheila Tillery and Phillip Locke, Sr.; children: Jemir Sullivan, Jerome P. Locke, Jr., and Jeren P. Locke; siblings: Shaquonna N. Locke, Shay S. Locke, Phillip J. Locke, Jr., Phillip J. Locke II, Phillip Cox, Jeremy Pressley, Phillip Cooke, Phillip Floyd, Lexie Floyd, Cythia Floyd, Lucky Clark, Mahaysia Tillery, Lenaysha Tillery, Leonard Freeman and Howard Mitchell; nieces: Kelvanasha Foster, Philniya Locke, Azariah Wilson, Perish Locke, Ahlaisja Locke and Rylee Locke; nephews: Delvin Foster and Phillip Locke, Jr.; aunts: Tracey Bridges, Cassie (Kevin) Bush, Erica Sewell, Melissa Ontiveros, Lisa Mickler, Candice Bridges-Hayes, Chandra Taylor and Pamela Primer; uncles: Eric (Sheriya) Sewell, Robert (Julie) Locke, Malcolm Jackson, Darious Jackson, Micheal Jackson, Shawn Bridges and Keith Bridges; great-aunts: Loretta Tillery, Bessie Littlejohn, Juanita (Twig) Bailey, Ella Faye Chigano, Vannie (Charles) Morgan, JoAnn Settlers and Gladys Johnson; great-uncles: William (Michelle) Tillery, Donald Tillery, Micheal (Binky) Tillery, Clifford Tillery, John Tillery, Timothy Tillery, Bryan Tillery and James Shields, Jr.; mother of his kids & devoted girlfriend, LaShemia Pruitt; friend, LaCalya Evans; special friend: Danielle Harris; devoted cousins: Nichole Tillery and Antonio Hutchison; extended family: Sheriya, Alvin, Eric & Tina; life-long friends: Diondus "DB" Billings and Terrel "TI" Kemp; close friends: Genenoe Wykle, Anthony "NJ" Davis and Tevae Stewart; and a host of cousins. Special thanks to Genenoe Wykle for supporting our family in this time of need.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Foster Chapel Baptist Church, 2101 Ault Road, with the Celebration of Life to follow with Dr. Reginald Butler officiating and Pastor Derrick Hammond eulogist. The final resting place will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. The family will assemble at 9:45 AM at 1621 Robert Huff Lane.
Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Locke's guestbook can be signed on-line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ruby Hall
July 3, 2017
Shelia l wish that I could,as a mother,put my arms around and comfort you and make the pain leave but I know that the latter won't happen. My most sincere sympathy is being sent to you and your family. ing for all of you!
The Brown Family
July 1, 2017
Our condolences! God bless the family!
Sherria Hale
June 30, 2017
Today we lay you to rest and with you,you take apart of all of us but we will be strong because we are all here to make sure your legacy lives on as long as we are all here. We will look over baby J and jeren as they grown into handsome young men just like their father Jerome 'JROC' Locke..WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU more than any words can ever explain LONG LIVE JROC RIH...Love you ALWAYS Aunt Sherria
LaTonya Davis
June 30, 2017
Love you forever more little brother!!
Lord please build a fence around My Family as I know you will, Amen!
Kawona Myers
June 30, 2017
Fly high love you always I will always remember you !!To my other family stay strong in keep God first he will get us through..
BRITTANY/NATHAN BERRIER
June 29, 2017
So hard to believe your gone...i cant believe it..praying for all family and friends. .may God be with u all..FLY HIGH JROC GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN....#JROC
Lyric Simmons
June 29, 2017
May God continue to watch over the family and friends during this hard time. I'll be missing you! It's always going be love. Rest up until I see you again #LongLiveJroc
Marylin Wyatt
June 28, 2017
May god wrap his loving arms around you and your family. God can & will be there for you.. Toni just keep on praying god will help you.
Marylin wyatt
Linda Dunlap
June 28, 2017
Toni . I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. Words cannot fill the emptiness in your heart or take away the hurt. Praying the love of God and Family will carry you thru this heartbreaking tragedy . Love and Prayers...Linda
Anna Caswell
June 27, 2017
After 10 years of friendship, ups and downs, fighting & getting along, one thing that was never questioned was love. I will hang on too the many memories, laughs and tears forever. Much love, your friend Anna.
Margaret D Blair
June 27, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you and your family the peace that you seek.
Pamela Primer
June 27, 2017
Praying for the Tillery/Locke family, may GOD strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Love you
Lorenzo Williams
June 27, 2017
Rest In Peace!! Your memory will live on in the hundreds of lives you touched.
Brittney McMahan
June 27, 2017
My Condolences to the Tillery/Locke family...Praying for you all...Long Live JROC
June 27, 2017
I love you.
June 27, 2017
I'll never forget you Jerome. you'll always be in my heart.
Helen Tinker(flack)
June 27, 2017
Toni I'm so sorry for your lost may God give you peace in your heart and keep you strong doing this emotional time in your life. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Marie Glass
June 27, 2017
Praying for you and your family
Keyondra Booker
June 27, 2017
Gone too soon... He never met a stranger so I am sending my prayers and condolences to his family sorry for yall loss.
Ashley Nicole
June 27, 2017
#RIH #longliveJRoc
The family of your friend, the late Willie Williams, Jr. (ShoeShine)
June 27, 2017
Toni, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Caroline Ladd
June 26, 2017
RIH Now Gone but will Never be forgotten.My Condolences to the family
Lizzie Littlejohn
June 26, 2017
God bless the entire family. praying for you.
Jackie Carter
June 26, 2017
Sorry for your loss. God bless.
Tabace Burns
June 26, 2017
Ms. Sheila, I am so saddened by the death of your son. My heart weeps for you and your family. Just know that I am here for you. Prayers to you all. May the Peace of God be with you always.
June 26, 2017
I haven't seen Jerome really since school...but from what I remember he was extremely messy but always a ball of fun...im terribly sorry that he was taken so soon...and I pray he watches over his family and friends!! R.I.P JROC...you will missed but never forgotten!!
June 26, 2017
R.I.P Jroc! You are truly missedā¤
#BallLikeRoc
Jatero Saffell
June 26, 2017
Ima miss you very much bro. You can live thru me
Countrella Thomas
June 26, 2017
May you rest in peace.. you will be missed dearly.. love you homie. -Tractor trailer
Shameka Mobley
June 26, 2017
Praying daily for your family and friends. I pray God continue to comfort them during this sad time.
Jmarkus Garrett
June 26, 2017
Good Dude Always 100
Jatora Gillette
June 26, 2017
long live roc.. I can't believe you gone to soon my guy Ima miss you love you save me a spot right next to you! -jatora Gillette
Jamema Washington
June 26, 2017
Different father, different mother you're still my blood brother. Word's can't explain how much I'm going to miss that laugh, that smile, those jokes, and those dances you would do. You had a spirit of gold and I thank God for allowing me to be apart of that. I love and miss you more than you'll ever know. I got you forever bro.
Jamema Washington
June 26, 2017
Different father, different mother you're still my blood brother. Words can't explain how much I'm going to miss that laugh, that smile, your jokes, and those dances. You had a spirit of gold and I thank God for allowing me to be apart of that. I love and miss you more than you'll ever know. I got you forever bro.
Takieta Locke
June 26, 2017
Long live Jrock
Takieta Locke
June 26, 2017
Jerome Phillip Locke Know that you are going to be TRULY missed. We love you.
Love ALWAYS,
Your Aunt Mary and her children.
Chris Sadler
June 26, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends of Jerome rest in peace I'll never forget you
Brina Anderson Bragg & Family
June 24, 2017
Words truly cannot express our heartfelt sympathy...continue your rest until we all meet again.
wendy waldron
June 23, 2017
Rest in peace
kortez shirley
June 23, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
jazz harris
June 23, 2017
you will be missed but there's no greater place then heaven
wendy waldron
June 22, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Telisa Tyler
June 22, 2017
Sending my condolences to the family. Praying for you all to be covered
Neise n jamaica North
June 22, 2017
Love you FAM n I miss u like crazy sleep eazy
Brittany Bell
June 21, 2017
R.i.p Baby cousin you will forever be missed!!
T chedda
June 21, 2017
R.i.p homie real burlington soulji.
Brittany Garwood
June 21, 2017
May God Bless JRoc's Family & Friends Who Loved Him Dearly. God Bless His Children. May His Memory Live on Through Those Who Knew Him Best. Long Live JROC
Kiersten Whitehead
June 21, 2017
My heart, prayers and condolences go out to Toni and the family. I watched Jerome grow from a boy...into a man and into a wonderful father. He never bothered anybody and had the hugest heart. His loss has impacted SO many and he will ALWAYS live on through his sons and through ALL the memories that he's given! I love you baby. You watch over all of us just like you always have...you just got a better seat to do it from. Rest easy. #flyhighJroc
Connie Drake Johnson
June 20, 2017
TO THE FAMILY OF JROC,YOU WERE MY NEPHEW'S. LAMAR'S BEST FRIEND AND WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR HIM,WHEN YOU CAME TO THE HOUSE YOU WERE ALWAYS SO NICE AND RESPECTABLE TO ME YOU WILL AWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN OUR FAMILY HEART.FLY HIGH YOUNG MAN REST IN HEAVEN PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY'S
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