Virgil Locke

Mr. Virgil Washington Locke, 99, of Jacksonville, AR., passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Mr. Locke was born in Delaplaine, AR., on July 19, 1919. He was a carpenter who enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include his daughter Brenda and husband Charles Tyler of Jacksonville, AR.; brother Henry Locke and wife Freda of Corning, AR.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Haden and Lillie Ester (Clayton) Locke; wife Alice Locke; children Ronnie Dean Locke, Charlotte Diane Locke and Tina Callahan; grandson William Alan Brooks and brother Ernest Locke.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Earl Ladyman officiating. Burial will follow the service at Bond Cemetery in Knobel, AR. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 24, 2018 from 1:00 PM until the time of service.

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