Mr. Richard Ray "Riley" Locke, 63, died Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Bostic, N. C.
Mr. Locke was born June 29, 1951 in Burlington, the son of Riley and Violet Duncan Locke. He married Ruth Peebler and they had one daughter. They later divorced and he married Kathy Hudson. They also divorced.
He was a Mediapolis High School graduate and also a graduate of Indian Hills Community College with a degree in Mechanics. He was in the Army Reserves. Mr. Riley farmed for several years and then spent the rest of his life as an over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed hunting, horses, playing cards, and hanging out with his buddies.
Mr. Locke is survived by one daughter, Carrie Jo (Kenny Baker) Locke of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kaden and Kenly Baker; two sisters, his twin Debbie (Chuck) Ealey of Wapello, and Judy (Everett) Clover of Yarmouth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Burge Cemetery, rural New London. Pastor Wally Reynolds will officiate. All family and friends are welcome. There will be a time of...[more]
membrance and luncheon at the New London Hall following the service. A memorial has been established for the Mediapolis Ambulance Service.
Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting with arrangements.