1942

James Douglas Locke was born on 08 Apr 1942 in Pleasants, West Virginia, USA a child of James Denzil Locke and Opal Virginia Stewart Locke.

1950

James Locke was counted in the census on 08 Apr 1950 in Washington, Pleasants, West Virginia, USA, as a 8-year-old, male, married, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Denzil Locke; his mother, Opal Locke; and siblings, Carole Locke & Thomas Locke.

1972

When he was 29, he married Louise DeFusco about 1972.

2019

On July 13, 2019, James Locke was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Opal V Locke.

2025

He died on 25 Feb 2025.

Obituary of James Douglas Locke

James Douglas Locke, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born in Pleasant County, WV, on April 8, 1942, he was the son of the late James Denzil Locke and Opal Virginia Stewart Locke. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Ohio State football and basketball.

Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 53 years, Louise DeFusco Locke; son, Joseph Locke (Christina) of Lugoff, SC; siblings, Carole Davis (Dennis) of Ellenboro, WV, Tom Locke of Parkersburg, WV, Faye Kuhne (Wayne) of Saint Mary’s, WV, Sharon Curfman (Steve) of Vienna, WV and Susan Reynolds (Neil), of Huntington, TX; grandson, Raygan Locke of Lugoff, SC; and great friends, Phil Wong and Judy Taylor.

He was predeceased by a great friend, Jerry Taylor.

Services for Mr. Locke will be private.