Brent Raymond Locke's Obituary
Brent Raymond Locke, 73, of Decatur, IL passed away April 30, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Brent was born May 19, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Raymond L. and Edna R. (Bingaman) Locke. On October 29, 1988 he married Becky Fisher at Macon Methodist Church.
Brent was the owner and operator of L and R Container. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Brent had also held a special place in his heart for his dog, “Jack”.
Surviving are his wife, Becky; sons, Doug McQueen of Decatur, IL, Brent McQueen (Mistie) of Lawrenceville, IL; daughters, Amy Locke (Leonard Fabisiak) of Chicago, IL, Angela Locke (Amy Locke-Molberg) of Moweaqua, IL, Andrea Ballinger of Taylorville, Il, Jamie Nash (Jim) of Effingham, IL; siblings, Joe H. Locke (Jo Ann) of Kerrville, TX, Cynthia Villegas of Glendale, AZ; grandchildren Brock, Zackary, Britta, Luke, Alec, Breanna, Austin and five great grandchildren.
Memorials service will be held, 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the funeral home.
Inurnment will take place at Macon Cemetery, Macon, IL.
Memorials: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Macon County Animal Shelter.
Condolences may be left to Brent’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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