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Jerry Locker Obituary
Norfolk - On the morning of November 10, 2014, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Jerry Locker, Jr. entered into eternal rest. He was born October 17, 1926 in Norfolk, VA to the late Jerry and Pearl Locker. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Virginia State College. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in World II and Korea. He was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Jerry was married to the late Ruby E. Locker for 48 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Lori Locker-Brown (Glenn, Sr.) of Chesapeake, Terry L. Kelly (Terry R.) of Virginia Beach, Tobi J. Locker of Norfolk and Roderick C. Boone (Sonya) of North Carolina; one sister, Geraldine Sanderlin (John) of Chesapeake and one brother, Willie Locker (Ann) of Petersburg; six grandchildren, Glenda, Glenn, Jr., and Jaurique Brown, Jeremy and Jaren Kelly and Autumn Boone; three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Berkley, with Rev. William D. Tyree, officiating. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.pretlowandsons.
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Geraldine Henderson
November 20, 2014
The Locker's Family, Willie, Ann, Geraldine,
We were sadden to heard about the passing of your loved one.
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate the life of Jerry Locker Jr. well lived.
God bless you and may the blessings of God be bestowed upon each and everyone of you during this difficult time.
Vernon & Geraldine Henderson, The Walker's (Doris, Harvey) and The Blackwell's Family!
November 20, 2014
The Locker's Family Willie, Ann, Geraldine
We were sadden to heard about the loss of your love one.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life of JerryLocker Jr. well lived. God bless you and may God bestow blessing upon each and everyone of you during this difficult time.
Vernon & Geraldine Henderson, The Walker's (Doris, Henry) and The Blackwell's Family
Arlene Wingate
November 20, 2014
Lori, Terry and Tobi, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, truly a very nice man. I will forever remember your parents for they were truly the nicest people I've ever met. The world needs more people like them.
LaTasha Scott
November 20, 2014
To my Friend Tobi, my heart was heavy when I heard the news. Please know that my prayers are with you during this challenging time. Your friend, LaTasha Scott
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JACKIE SMITH
November 20, 2014
To Jerry's family and friends. God bless you all and give you comfort at this time. He will truely be missed
Valerie Williams
November 20, 2014
I'm honored to burn this candle in memory of you!
R.I.P. Sir!!!
Teresa Alicea
November 20, 2014
Rest in Paradise! Sorry for your loss! My prayers go out to the Lockers family!
Arthur Lee
November 19, 2014
To Roy and Diane and the entire LOCKER family.I offer you my deepest thoughts;prayers and condolences on the passing of your beloved love one.REMEMBER:Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.Stay Encouraged.God blessings be unto you all
Quesha Locker
November 19, 2014
Uncle "Bubba" was a genuinely kind man with a terrific spirit! He will truly be missed.
Aletha Lucas
November 19, 2014
Another angel has gone home. We will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Locker family.
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