Norman Locke

Locke, NormanrnrnNorman waited longer than most to get married. Shortly before he retired from the Du Pont Repauno Plant he wed. His wait was rewarded with an entire package deal. He got the best bride, Verna Pidgeon Sharp, and daughters with grandchildren. The little ones took to their new Gramps at their first meeting and climbed on his lap. One even wet on him; another doused him with a hose. In return Norman built them the best ever swing set using his meticulous woodworking skills and took them to Townsends Inlet for vacation. His ever present smile was infectious. If he didn’t get you with his smile surely he would with his joke repertoire.rnIn his earlier years Norman served under General Patton and returned home from WWII on the Queen Elizabeth 1rnrnHe is survived by the family he married: his wife, Verna, Children: Donna Eichmann (Forrest) and Marilyn Sharp, Grandchildren: Kristen Baustert, Shannon Watson, Lauren Morgan, Kyle Cheeseman, Steven Eichmann, Ryan Cheeseman and 9 Great Grandchildren. rnrnCome celebrate Norman’s 88 contented years Friday from 9 a.m. at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro where the Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Burial Eglington Cemetery.rnDonations to a favorite charity in lieu of flowers will be appreciated.rn –