Billy Dee Locke
Billy Dee Locke, age 62, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born August 21, 1947, in Springfield, Mo., to Elmer G. and Pauline G. (Bohannon) Locke. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 40 years. His parents, Elmer G. and Pauline G. Locke, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Susie Locke of Springfield, Mo.; two children, Brian Locke and wife, Tammy of Fair Grove, Mo., and Melissa Cline and husband, Stephen of Edmond, Okla.; three grandchildren, Andrew, Sarah and James; and sister Judy Locke. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with Rev. Don Lane officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.