OBITUARY
Aaron Michael Locke
July 23, 1975 – December 19, 2017
Aaron Michael Locke, 42, of Toano (formerly of Kansas City), passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin John Locke and father-in-law, Evan Brumble. He was a former member of the USAF, and met his wife while stationed in Missouri. He worked in several different areas for Verizon, ending his 19 year career as an equipment engineer. He enjoyed his motorcycle, shooting, bonfires with friends, and was a cigar aficionado. A devoted family man, he was very involved with his daughters’ athletics, from coaching their soccer teams to obtaining his black belt in taekwondo with them.
Aaron was an exceptional and honorable man who was always willing to help someone in need. He leaves his wife of 20 years, Sarah Locke; his beloved daughters, Emma and Grace Locke; father, Jerry Locke and his wife, Karen; his mother, Minerva Locke; brother, Marcos Locke and his wife, Sarah; and mother-in-law, Debbie Brumble.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27 from 1-3 PM followed by a service at 3PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.
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Aaron Michael Locke
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ADD A MEMORYTim Armstrong
December 28, 2017
Thought and prayers to the Locke family. Aaron was a great friend. Aaron, you will be missed.
John Vanderploeg
December 27, 2017
Aaron was a valuable co-worker because he always displayed a welcoming spirit and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed, and I will be praying for all of the Locke family.
Tim Dykstra
December 27, 2017
To the entire Locke family - You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time. We will miss Aaron dearly. Know that we are here for you if you need anything. The Dykstra family Tim/Sherri Kaye/Madison/Jackson/Lillian.
John Vanderploeg
December 27, 2017
I only knew Aaron through work at Verizon, but I always appreciated his welcoming spirit and sense of humor. Aaron and I worked closely in getting projects completed for the Hampton Roads area. Aaron had one of the best decorated cubes with family pictures. He will certainly be missed.
Jenny/Manny /Jordan/Ashley/Ryan Perez
December 27, 2017
In memory of a wonderful and amazing friend and cousin. We will love you and miss you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah, Emma, and Grace.
Elvia Dolfini
December 27, 2017
Aaron, you left us much too soon. We will always remember your huge smile, infectious laugh, and sense of humor. Although we didn't gather often, I know you had a sense of family and wanted more. Now you can partake in unity with all the family that left us also. You left us but I believe you shall look over all of us. Your loyalty and all those memories shall live in our thoughts and hearts. Be at ease and feel our lasting love for ever.
Love, Aunt Elvia and Uncle Don
Cousin Eduardo & Family Medina
December 27, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dina, Jay, and Hailey Pinkala
December 27, 2017
Dina, Jay, and Hailey Pinkala
December 27, 2017
Dina, Jay, and Hailey Pinkala
December 27, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful friend and cousin. You will always be Aaron Pheron to me. We will love you and miss you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah, Emma, and Grace.
Dina, Jay, and Hailey Pinkala
December 27, 2017
Jennifer Burnett
December 25, 2017
He will be missed so much! Aaron I loved you like a brother. You put the people you loved first and had a huge heart. You always knew how to make me smile. Sarah, I love you and hope you will find peace. ❤
Barb & Al McGuffie
December 24, 2017
Jerry, Karen, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God's peace,
Gregg McMullin
December 23, 2017
Sarah, Emma, and Grace I am truly sorry for you loss. Aaron always had kind words whenever we spoke. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ofilia Cuellar
December 23, 2017
Ofila Cuellar - Aunt & Family from Weslaco, Texas We Love Aaron!
Corinne
December 23, 2017
There aren't enough prayers to bring your family comfort, although I'm praying and praying. The love you shared and joy about being a dad ....I feel heart break for your babies. Losing a parent is one of the most painful losses in the world. I'm sure they will be reminded of your love. There weren't many conversations that didn't include you mentioning them and anyone who knows you and your family will keep that love alive. What a loss for all of us Aaron. I can't explain my gratitude for a continued friendship with you. It was truly a gift. Your daughters and Sarah will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol and David Stroup
December 23, 2017
Aaron was a very special person and a joy to be around. May his memories and his love of family and friends surround you and your family and give you strength in the days ahead.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Nick and Pat Cantiello
December 22, 2017
Jerry, Karen and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Hodge
December 22, 2017
Jerry, Karen and Marcos, So sorry for your loss! Thinking and praying for your family at this sad time. Keep all the special memories in your heart!
Dave Gwin
December 22, 2017
My thoughts are with all of Aaron's family and friends. May you find peace.
Stacy Wooten
December 22, 2017
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig Rogge
December 22, 2017
Sarah, Emma, Grace,
We have many fond memories of our times together. Aaron will be truly missed. As you know well, he was a great friend, father, husband.
Rogge Family
Sonny Johnson
December 22, 2017
Sarah Emma Grace we are so sorry to hear about your Loss Cheryl &Sonny
Jennifer Saulman
December 21, 2017
Aaron will truly be missed. I and the staff at TPMG orthopedics wish to send our condolences. We would always talk about how our kids were doing in sports and school. We will miss seeing him. Our prayers are with you all.
Jen Saulman
Earl Ostertag
December 21, 2017
I knew and worked with Aaron while he was in Kansas City. I'm very sorry for your loss, we will remember Aaron and his family in our prayers-
May God Bless and comfort you during this very difficult time.
Earl Ostertag and Family
Chris & Carole Olewnik
December 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan Stroup
December 21, 2017
Aaron,
You will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Growing up with Aaron and Brian Meade (Oxford) we always tried to find ways around the system, or ways to get in trouble.
If we were bored we'd find a spot on Marshman's farm and go camping for two days, but figured out that we didn't exactly have the correct camping gear or we became bored and headed back to Roma's for a couple slices of pizza. Using Mrs. Meade's cookie cooling rack to cook a 5 lb steak that Aaron brought camping didn't exactly work either. must defrost the steak 1st the cookie rack didn't stand up o the camp fire.
One time we thought we'd be really bright and have an exchange student buy us some beer and Aaron volunteered to hide it under his bed. Big mistake as his dad found it. Yup, Aaron was grounded for a week.
When Mr. Locke had a list of tasks for Aaron to do before he could go out and about with Brian and I, we would see what we could do to help. So we drove my lawn mover from downtown Oxford to the Locke's house to help him mow the lawn, thus getting him out of his chores that much earlier. Then my mower broke down and we had to tow it back to town. But we still had the rest of the day to run down to Lindy's Ice Cream.
We can't forget the Big River Trip Aaron pulled out an inflatable raft built for 5. What an idea we'll take it to Dan's house and launch it from the middle school and float to his house. Easy enough. Not even a quarter of the way down the river Brian say's, the raft is losing air. Crap Aaron and I grabbed a paddle with Brian on look out we made it about of the way. Then we needed a car, so Aaron picked up the Ford Tarsus from his house and we drove the raft on the roof home. few scratches on the roof but we claimed no knowledge.
Aaron had an interesting idea one time, use his dad's diving light and a blue lens from his bed room to see if we could flag down a car. We saw Paula Cousin's driving down the road and not exactly legal.
Winter boredom Looking for something to do Brian and I drove down to Aaron's to see Marcus and Aaron. What could we do? Being super smart teenagers, we put Marcus in an inflatable tractor tube, hooked it to the back of the Ford Bronco II, putting it in 4x4 mode and . Yes - drove it around in the Locke's snow covered yard. Pulling everyone around until either Marcus or Aaron bit through their lip, who knew the tube would go flying around when you turned? We figured that out rather quickly. Aaron took turn's driving us around or hanging onto the door while sketching on ice/snow covered roads.
All night get togethers and the Stroup's turned into some fun times. Aaron being stronger than most. We grabbed the first person that fell asleep, pushed them inside the sleeping bag and pulled them around the house (Chris Aponte), we might have gone up and down the staircase a few times with him in tow.
If the Locke house hold still has the clothes line 4x4's in the back yard, you might notice a few .22 caliber holes in it. That's another couple of stories.
Growing up with Aaron we had many trip's and stories from going to Norwich McD's, Binghamton, the occasional trip to Morrisville/Oneonta, to the Marshman's farm and to Brian Meade's house to make pizza. Brian's house was ground zero for ways to think up stuff and usually the hiding spot.
To Aaron's family - feel free to reach out with any questions, support or stories you never knew existed.
Take care
Dan Stroup (John 11 25)
Nicole Briggle
December 21, 2017
Aaron was a great person and friend. My boss, Nelson Gonzalez and myself became close with him over the years thru work. He was funny, smart and a proud father. He will be very missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Emma, Grace and Sarah. We cannot imagine the pain you are going thru and we are thinking of you during this time. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
April Roberts
December 21, 2017
Sara and girls, there are no words I can say to express how sorry I am for your loss. Praying for God to wrap you all in his arms of love, protection, and peace.
David Deppen
December 21, 2017
Aaron and Sarah were our home outside the Dorms while stationed at Whiteman AFB. You two always welcomed us in and gave a place to escape the military. Aaron will be missed! Sarah you and the girls will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy Stamos
December 21, 2017
Aaron trained me in Kansas City. He was a good friend and co-worker. I will miss him greatly. I'm praying for him, Sarah and Emma and Grace.
Tony Pena
December 21, 2017
Good bye my friend. May you rest in God's hand and your family find solace in His words and deeds.