of Maumelle, AR
March 2, 1929 - September 7, 2018
Alvin E. Lock, 89, of Maumelle went to be with the Lord September 7, 2018. He was born March 2, 1929 on the Lock Family Farm east of Conway on Rural Route 4 to Ernest and Mary Catherine Bruich Lock. Alvin graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1948. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church from the time he was born until marrying the love of his life on November 19, 1955 at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Alvin and Betty Jo made Our Lady of Good Counsel their home church for the past 63 years. Alvin served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the 31st Regimental Combat Team and was discharged in 1952 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after working 35 years as a machinist. Alvin loved to volunteer and help others.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; James and Clarence Lock. He is survived by his wife; Betty Jo Rechtin Lock, son; Larry Lock (Kerrie), granddaughter; Hannah Camille (Lock) Huckaby, three great grandchildren; Corbin Pierce Lock, Neelie Ray Huckaby, Harper Lee Huckaby, sister; Mary Weber, three brothers; Ernest Lock, Jr., Donald Lock, Dennis Lock and a host of loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Alvin's name to Msgr. John O'Connell Seminarian Endowment Fund, [%] Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, P.O. Box 7565, Little Rock, Arkansas 72217, Subiaco Academy, 405 North Subiaco Avenue, Subiaco, Arkansas 72865 or Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203.
Dear Betty Jo,
I saw in the Arkansas Catholic where Alvin had passed away. I’m so very sorry. Life can be cruel sometimes....thank God for our faith! I wanted to send you a card, but couldn’t find your address. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God bless.
Love, Bettye Lou Rhein Yakoubian
Betty Jo,
Know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Masses will be offered for Alvin in his honor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Larry. May God wrap you in His loving arms and comfort you during your time of need.
Mr. Lock is forever in my Good Counsel memories.
Betty Jo, our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you and for the blessing of eternal rest for Alvin. Jerry and Jean Wilson
Betty & family-hugs and prayers during this difficult time.