of Conway, AR

February 21, 1938 - August 30, 2024

Arthur Dennis Lock, 86, died peacefully at home on August 30, 2024. He was born in Conway, Arkansas, a son of Ernest J. and Mary Catherine Bruich Lock. Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers, James (Martha), Alvin (Betty), Clarence and Donald of Conway; Ernest J. of North Little Rock and his sister, Mary Weber of Heber Springs.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beatrice Luyet Lock; two sons, Greg (Karen) of Conway and Jason D. of Maumelle; two grandchildren, Emily Lock of Bentonville and Brandon (Makenzy) Lock of Conway. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dana Lock of North Little Rock and Linda Lock of Conway; brother-in-law, Garrel Weber of Heber Springs and a host of nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Little Rock Catholic High, Dennis served in the US. Army Reserves. In 1966, he received a BSE from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA); then taught Social Studies in North Little Rock for a few years before joining Bart Gray Realty in Jacksonville, where he was sales manager and a Million Dollar Producer.

During his 15-year real estate career in Jacksonville, Dennis was an active member of the North Pulaski Real Estate Association (President I976), Jaycees (Outstanding Young Man 1971), Rotary Club (President), Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors, President 1981-), Planning Commission and St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.

In 1982, Dennis moved his family home to Conway where he and his wife, Bea, owned/managed the Best Western Conway until their retirement in 2006. He was an active member of Conway Chamber of Commerce, Conway Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow and Perfect Attendance), Arkansas Lodging Association (board member and 1991 President), St. Joseph Church and Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus.

Dennis spent his retirement enjoying time with family and friends. He loved the time spent with his grandkids and was most happy when his family gathered at his house for spaghetti dinners. He also enjoyed social time and dining out with his 'super club' friends. Dennis will be remembered by many as always having a warm smile and kind word anytime he was out and about and for those who came to visit.

The family expresses sincere gratitude to the Conway Regional Hospital ER & ICU staff, Hospice Home Care nurses and Visiting Angels.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00pm, with a rosary and visitation beginning at 11:00am in the main sanctuary of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway, AR. Final entombment will be in the St. Joseph Mausoleum at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the S-TAP program (for Alzheimer patients and their caregivers) Michael David Hares Memorial Fund, UCA Foundation, Buffalo Alumni Hall, 201 Donaghey Avenue, UCA Box 4986, Conway, AR 72035. Donations can also be made online to the Michael David Hares Memorial Fund in memory of Dennis Lock or the St. Joseph School Endowment fund.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com