Anthony "Lock" Lockridge of Rockford departed this earthly life January 21, 2024. He was born August 11, 1960 in Vicksburg, MS the son of Artis Lockridge Sr. and Josie B. (Lockridge) Thomas. Anthony lived in Rockford since 1968 coming from Memphis, TN. He married the former Freda Person-Washington, November 6, 2010. Anthony was employed several years as a draftsman by many companies including Sunstrand, before becoming disabled. He was a member of Westside Church of Christ. Anthony graduated from Jefferson High School and received his Associates degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics, in Madison.

Anthony leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife, Freda;  daughter, Natassia Fair and son, Oscar (Chibrea) Lockridge; two granddaughters, Selena and Aaliyah Lockridge; two brothers Charles Thomas (Mary Wilson) and Dewain Thomas; step children, Crystal Person, Donald Washington Jr., and Dion Washington; a host of step grandchildren and great grandchildren;  mother and father in law, Ronald and Doris Redo; brother in law "Percy" Person a host of nieces, nephes, cousins, step grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives and friends including especially helpful neighbors, Jose and Norm and loving health caretaker, Stacey Carey. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Artis Lockridge Jr., and Oscar Lockridge.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Westside Church of Christ 1523 Morgan Street. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.