05/09/2026
Our hearts are absolutely broken for the Locke family. No parent should ever have to bury their child, no siblings should have to carry this kind of pain. Addiction and overdose DO NOT discriminate. Behind every headline, every statistic, and every struggle is a real person who was deeply loved. We are praying hard for peace, strength, and the comfort of Jesus to surround this family in the days ahead. Especially for his parents, his five siblings, and everyone who loved him and fought alongside him on this journey.
Please keep the Locke family lifted up in prayer as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
Today, words fail us. It’s been a long, hard battle the last few years. In times like this, the sacrifices and the struggles don’t even matter. A few hours ago we received the most earth-shattering news that our 20 year old son, Evan Roberts Locke, could not be revived after his heart stopped due to an overdose. His struggle was very public. It was used as a warning to many, a punchline to the haters but an overall reminder that even in our deepest pain, the grace of Jesus will sustain us. I’ll address the church family with arrangement details this Sunday. Please respect our privacy. He has 5 heartbroken siblings and a world of people that helped him along his journey.
