AL LOCKE

Al Locke, 79, of Clever passed away on April 29, 2025. He was born in DeRuyter, N.Y. on Oct. 5, 1945; the son of Carl Wayland and Marie Louise (Kingsberry) Locke.
He attended DeRuyter High School in DeRuyter, N.Y. He owned and worked on Locke Ranch in Miller and worked for Legendary Automotive in Springfield. He was involved in the American Legion and the DAV.
He married Randee Schwartz on July 14, 1991.
He is survived by his wife, Randee; daughter, Karen Locke; granddaughter, Autumn; sister, Evelyn Locke; many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert; his parents; his brother, Levi and sisters, Ruth Chesboro, and Clara Horton.
Graveside services were held on Monday, May 5, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield.
His arrangements were entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home DeGraffenreid – Wood Crematory in Springfield.