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    Eugene Locke of Pocahontas, TN

    January 15, 1946 - January 14, 2021

    Eugene Locke was born January 15, 1946 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Arlie B. and Minnie Jo Floyd Locke. He was united in marriage to Betty Kirk on October 12, 1968. Mr. Locke was a 1964 graduate of Selmer High School. He joined the Memphis Police Department in 1967 and retired in 1990 with the rank of Major. Mr. Locke was an avid fisherman and knife collector; he enjoyed giving the young men at church Case pocketknives. He founded the "Pocahontas Picnic" and hosted it for 12 years; it was free to all and everyone was welcome to come and eat. Mr. Locke was a generous man who would help anyone. He would often buy watermelons, produce of all kinds, and nuts to distribute to neighbors and friends. He was a member of the Memphis Police Association, the NRA, and the Antioch church of Christ. Mr. Locke departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 74 Years, 11 Months, 30 Days. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty (Kirk) Locke of Pocahontas, TN; a daughter, Laura LeAnne Locke of Pocahontas, TN; a son, Benjamin Eugene Locke and wife Carly of Atoka, TN; three grandchildren: Hunter Benjamin Stephen Gray, Ava Rose Lanier, and Maddox Benjamin Locke; a sister, Sandra Riley of McNairy, TN; and many extended family and friends.

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    Eugene Locke was born January 15, 1946 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Arlie B. and Minnie Jo Floyd Locke. He was united in marriage to Betty Kirk on October 12, 1968. Mr. Locke was a 1964 graduate of Selmer High School. He joined... View Obituary & Service Information

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