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JOHN T. LOCKE
Of Clinton, MD died peacefully at home on May 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Retired after 30 years from the City of Alexandria Fire Department, John had a distinguished career in Fire & Emergency Services. He leaves to cherish his memory Mrs. Sheila Locke; daughters, Mia (spouse Kevin Frye) and Tiara (spouse Marcus Humphrey); and grandson Dale Garvin III; a brother, two sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held at Harvest Assembly Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA on May 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
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gerald wanzer
May 9, 2023
It does not seems like a year has past since John left us, I as a friend and coworker he is surely missed. Rest easy my friend I miss the phone calls at 4:00am when you thought it was 4:00pm, I would say to him look out the damn window. We both would laugh and then have our conversation.
Michael Allen
May 28, 2022
Condolences to family. Mr Locke was my motivator to join the fire department my career in the fire department of Fairfax .county.
Eva Turner-Tates and Ryan Tates
May 27, 2022
To the Locke Family,
Please know you have our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,and may
God's Blessings be with you always.
Larry and Adrian Ferguson
May 27, 2022
To Sheila and family,
We send sincerest prayers of comfort at this difficult time. We regret we are not able to travel band attend John´s service. He will be forever in our hearts and minds. Love you all.
Margie Caviness
May 17, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. I was proud to call John a friend.
Gwendolyn Simpson Osborne
May 16, 2022
Praying for peace and comfort for you Shelia and your FAMILY. So sorry for your loss. Much Love Gwen
Gerald Wanzer
May 15, 2022
John and I where friends for over 40 years, the memories that I have and the laughter that we shared will never die. Rest easy fellow Firefighter on that engine ride to heaven.
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