Obituaries

Richard Lock

Richard Lock (72) of Sarasota left this world on January 20, 2013 to be with his Lord, with his loving family near him, ending his battle with cancer. Richard was born on July 11, 1940 to the late James and Ruth (Burton) Lock. Richard was a decorated Vietnam veteran and he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. He was a devoted patriot, whose love for his country was second only to God and his family. He served with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force National Guard. He was an active member in his church and never missed an opportunity to help his fellow man. His devotion and kindness to others was an example for all. A loving and devoted husband to his wife Peggy for 48 years and loving father to his three sons, Dwayne (Teresa), Bryan (Theresa) and Keith (Amy), He is also survived by his brother, Howard of Long Beach, MS, sister, Alice Sanders of Michigan City, IN, and his four grandchildren, Kendall, Cameron, Ashley and Jessica Lock. He will be greatly missed and has left an indelible impression on so many lives. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 at Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel, 1015 14th St. W., Bradenton. A Masonic service and celebration of his life was held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at the Elwood Park Baptist Church, 3516 45th St. E., Bradenton with committal services following at Sarasota National Cemetery with final military honors. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 at Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel, 1015 14th St. W., Bradenton. A Masonic service and celebration of his life was held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at the Elwood Park Baptist Church, 3516 45th St. E., Bradenton with committal services following at Sarasota National Cemetery with final military honors. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.