James Harold “Jimmy” Locke, 75, was born August 22, 1950 in Green County, KY to the late Harold Locke and Bessie Nunn Locke. He departed this life Friday, March 20, 2026 at the University of Louisville Hospital.

He had professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He worked as a truck driver for over 40 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Shirley Locke; one son, Adam Locke; two sisters; Priscilla Skaggs and Shelia Pippin.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Kathy Salings Locke

1 son: Jessie Locke of Elizabethtown

2 daughters: Carrie Cunningham and Patricia (of Tennessee)

1 stepdaughter: Amanda Curtsinger of Taylorsville, KY

1 stepson: Brandon Salings of Louisville, KY

3 sisters: Carolyn Riggs of Upton, KY, and Diane Kersey and Kathy Hampton of Hart County, KY

Grandson: Chris Mullins of Charlestown, Indiana

Several grandchildren & great-grandchildren

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12 :00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Bro. Dennis Estes officiating

Burial: Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Thursday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Chris Mullins, Brandon Salings, Gavin Salings, Jeff Curtsinger, Devon Sanders, and Ray Riggs

Online condolences may be expressed at: www.fostertolercurryfh.com.