CW3 Benjamin F. Locke, 40, passed away on December 10, 2015 while stationed at Fort Riley, KS. He was born on November 14, 1975 in Seoul, South Korea. Growing up an Army Brat, he lived all over the world. Mr. Locke joined the United States Army in 1994. He was an Army Ranger and an Infantryman from 1994-2005 when he then became a Warrant Officer and an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Pilot. While serving his country he was deployed multiple times overseas. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on cars with his son William and hunting. Chief Locke is survived by his wife, Jolaine; children, William Locke and Brendan Will; father, William H. Locke; sister, Anita Locke; cousin George Summers; mother-in-law Elaine Correia and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 0930-1130 AM at HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL. Funeral services to follow at 1:00 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd. Jacksonville FL 32218. A celebration of Ben’s life will follow services at the American Legion Post 250, 3939 County Road 218 Middleburg, FL 32068. Please post words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, condolences can be sent to the Locke Family at 2179 3400 Ave, Junction City, KS 66441
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