Bernard G. Locke Jr. 1948-2022

Born Oct. 6, 1948, in East Liverpool, he was a son of the late Bernard G. Locke Sr. and Irma Capehart Locke.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he retired as an inspector from the GM Lordstown Plant.

He was a graduating member of the East Liverpool High School Class of 1967 and later earned a degree in philosophy from Youngstown State University.

He was also a member of the North Jackson Lions Club and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown. He coached girls’ softball for the Hotstove League, including a team that won the state championship in 1988.

Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Suzanne Locke-Shinn and her husband, Jason, of Salem, and Victoria McFarland and her husband, John, of Austintown; and a son, Eric Locke Sr. of Austintown. There are five grandchildren: Branden Packard, Cassandra Vega, Kara Locke, Grace McFarland and Eric Locke Jr. In addition, he leaves a brother, Kenneth R. Locke and his wife, Ruth, of Cape Coral, Fla.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Sharyl Jane Locke, and a brother, Richard Paul Locke.

Friends may visit from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Dawson Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery.

View Bernie’s memorial webpage and express condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.

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