Obituary of Theodore F. Locke

Lt. Col. Theodore F. Locke, Jr., age 94, of Newtown Square, PA and formerly of Avalon, NJ, died Sunday, October 5, 2014. Mr. Locke was a 1938 graduate of Collingswood High School, Collingswood, NJ and a 1942 graduate of the PMC College (currently Widener University), Chester, PA Lt. Col. Locke had a 24 year career with the US Army from 1942-1966, serving during WWII and Korea. After his military service, he was employed with PMC College (currently Widener University) starting as the Asst. to the Dean of Engineering, working his way to the VP of Administration at Widener University. Lt. Col. Locke served as Chairperson of The Budget & Finance Committee at White Horse Village and Chairperson for the Octofair. He founded and adopted the Food Flex Plan for the residents at White Horse Village. He was the husband of the late Grace H. Locke who died in 1995. SURVIVORS Wife: Marjorie (Smith) Locke Daughter: Lillian L. Busse (Den) of Torrington, CT Sons: Theodore F. Locke, III (Carolyn) of Tolland, MA and Walter R. Locke (Kathleen) of Avalon, NJ Six Grandchildren Five Great Grandchildren Brother: Charles Locke