Mr. Robert Locke

Robert Eugene Locke, 89, passed away on February 10, 2024, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. Robert was born on June 17, 1934, in Keytesville, Missouri to Wille and Isabelle (Williams) Locke. Robert grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from R. T. Coles in Kansas City, Missouri. He joined the United States Army in December of 1956 to November of 1958, he served two years. After his service in the Army, he began to work for Packaging Products as a Machine Operator, where is worked for thirty-four years. For many years he also worked as an interior and exterior decorator and contractor. Robert was a faithful member of Beacon Light SDA Church until his health. Receiving a Certification of Appreciation United States Veteran Award and Honor Award of Excellence and Outstanding Service and Dedication and Commitment to Christian Ministry at Beacon Light SDA Church. He enjoyed play pool, traveling, and playing the guitar. Robert married Barbara (Adkins) Locke and to this union three children were born, Joyce, Robert Jr., and Carla Locke. Later, Robert married Clydia in 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri. They were happily married for 34 years. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara (Adkins) Locke; children, Joyce Ivy; Darryl Garrett; and Vernon Garrett; granddaughter, Elisha (Garrett) Moffett; brothers, Kenneth Locke; Willie Locke; and Kenneth Williams Jr.; one sister, Earline Matlock. Left to cherish his memory his wife Clydia Locke of Kansas City, MO; Children, Robert E. Locke Jr. (Shirley) of Kansas City, MO; Carla Locke of Kansas City, KS; Gregory Garrett (Elaine) of Sugarland, TX; and Deborah Lewis (Ronnie) of Milwaukee, WS; grandchildren, Keisa; Monta’ I (Daniel); Robara; Rachel; LaMont (Rachelle); Shanell (Kevin); and Vernell all of Kansas City, MO; Cedric of Kansas City, KS; Tiffany (John) of Middletown, OH; Chantel of Dallas, TX; Gregory S. of Washington D.C.; and Albert of Alabama; twenty-seven plus great grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy; John; Harold Lee; and Arthur all off Kansas City, MO; sisters, Barbara of Kansas City, KS; Evelyn and Mary of Kansas City, MO; Margaret of Tennessee; Mary; Dora (Harden); Denise; and Bernice all of California; Sisters-in-laws Alesia; Cortelia; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00am at Beacon Light SDA. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00am-11:00am at the church. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Mr. Robert Locke

June 17, 1934 - February 10, 2024