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He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Locke Sr. and Louise Locke.
Mr. Locke was an Oxford native and a member of the Methodist Church. He attended Auburn University for two years and graduated from Jacksonville State University. He served in law enforcement for 22 years, and was the police chief with Jacksonville for over eight years. During his time in law enforcement he graduated from NAFBI Academy Session #158. He was a member of the Jacksonville Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Steele Locke; son, John P. Locke and wife, Belinda; daughter, Donna Locke Tracy; grandchildren, Abby Tracy and Maggie Tracy; sister, Nancy C. Whitley; godchildren, Teresa Ross and Laura Matthews; along with several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the food pantry at Cedar Bluff First Methodist Church, PO Box 307 Cedar Bluff, AL 35959.
Online condolences can be sent to www.klbrownfuneralhome.com.
K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory
322 Nisbet Street NW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256.435.7042
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