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Johnnie Lee Locke, 68, of Manilla died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Rush Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 21, 1944, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., he was the son of Jessie Emmette and Lucinda Caroline (Guttery) Locke. He married Judy Florine Johnson on March 9, 1963, and she passed away on May 13, 2002, in Waynesboro, Tenn.
Survivors include daughters, Anita Sutton of Indianapolis and Rita Hallgarth of Knightstown; son, Anthony D. Locke of Darlington; grandchildren, Matthew, Anthony, Jonathan, Adam, Christine, Kyle and Jennifer; great-grandson Ayden Locke; and sisters, Judy Tidwell of Tennessee, Glenda McCluen of Georgia and Joyce.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Faye Phillips.
Mr. Locke retired after working 30 years at Allison’s Transmission.
Johnnie was a true outdoorsman and thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joe Caplinger officiating.
Burial will be in Manilla Cemetery in Manilla.
An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.
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JENYA YOUNG (VIRGINIA)
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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MY DEAR JOHNNIE-HOW DO I START TO SAY GOOD-BYE TO YOU?
YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND I WILL MISS OUR PHONE TALKS AND RUNNING INTO YOU AT THE GROCERY STORES YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND HUG WITH SUCH KIND WORDS YOUR STORIES OH HOW I WILL REMEMBER THEM ALWAYS.
THANK YOU JOHNNIE FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP I LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU EVER...
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Martha Williams
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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Rita and Anita my heart goes out to you and your family. I have lived in Manilla now for 12 years, and I would see your dad often. He was always friendly. I remember spending the night with you both and going to Rushville High school as a visitor, or the spending time with your family after Church on Sunday. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
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ANITA VANDERBUR CRONE
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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ANITA, RITA AND TONY.... I AM SORRY ABOUT DAD JOHNNIE, SOME OF THE BEST TIME'S I CAN REMEMBER GROWING UP WAS AT YOUR HOUSE WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD......I WILL ALWAY'S LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH...MY HEART IS BREAKING OVER THE LOSS OF DAD JOHNNIE....
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Angela Palmer Phillips
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Posted Tue April 03, 2012
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Anita, Rita, and Tony,
I was shocked to hear of your dad''s passing. My heart goes out to you all at this time. I remember growing up next to you guys and enjoying many fun times. I also remember feeding Johnnie''s pigs he had down the hill-when there was a "down the hill". I also remember the dog you guys had-Worthless. He was a wonderful dog! Your dad was always nice and I remember spending time with both him and your mom. Know you are all in my prayers at this time.
Love,
Angie Palmer Phillips
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Ginger Mourning
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Posted Wed April 04, 2012
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My dear friend Johnnie ...
I'm not going to say good-bye to you, for I know I'll see you again one day. The tears I shed are merely selfish ones ... because I will miss your ornery jokes, your laughter, your warmth, kindness, and most of all, the way you made sweet lemonade out of the most sour and bitter lemons in life. Your positive outlook, encouragement, and love have been an example to more people than you could ever realize. Your love and friendship will remain in our hearts forever. To know you and to have been called your friend is indeed an honor.
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Brenda Moody
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Posted Sun April 08, 2012
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Johnnie, was one of the best friends I have ever had, his friendship can never be replaced, and my sorrow runs deep. The way Johnnie loved, and served others is a great example of how we all should live. Johnnie brought so much joy to my mother, and the rest of my family. I could never put into words the amount of gratitude and love I feel for him. My prayers are with his 3 children and the rest of his family and friends. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
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