Fred Locke, a former resident of Henryetta living in Heavner, died April 26, 2023 in Heavner at the age of 92. He was born Aug. 3, 1930 in Wilson to Charles Henry and Mellie Eva (Walters) Locke. Fred retired from the Air Force and worked as a letter carrier until retirement.
Fred married Ellen Delores Maple Dec. 5, 1953.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ellen; three sisters: Katherine Taylor, Lou Wreatha Stephens and Charlene Tidwell.
He is survived by his daughter, Diana Brand and husband Mel of Heavner; brother: Ted Locke; grandsons: Michael Brand, David Ritter and Damon Ritter; eight great great grandchildren and other loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2013 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.