Isaiah "Zay" Varion Moss Locke of Rockford, Illinois, departed this earthly life on September 7, 2025. Isaiah was born on April 1, 2004, in Rockford, Illinois, to Cherish Locke and Rickey Curtis. He attended Richardson School. Isaiah loved spending time with family and friends, especially with his two nieces, Malani Locke and Malayah Locke, whom he loved as his own.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Cherish Locke and Rickey Curtis; three brothers, Malachi Locke, Messiah Benjamin, and Christopher Williams; three sisters, Franaja Benjamin, Kylie Williams, and Kelis Williams; his special aunt and uncle, Ebonee Locke and Javen Dowthard; his godparents, Darnell Hinkle and Dameka Perry; his godbrothers and godsisters, Kris Hinkle, Johnt'a Bailey, Queenasia Perry, Dameco Bailey, and Daishia Bailey; his special sister, Tashanty Robinson; and his dear friends, Mackenzie Hubbard, Capone Cusick, Shantyviare Walker,  Jade Carter Jr and Daniyus Garry. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.

Isaiah was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, Jerry and Mary Locke, Nathaniel and Mary Bell; and three aunts, Charlotte Thompson, Geraldine Horton-Locke, Lajada Jackson, and Tamara Patterson.  special cousin Chrishawn Arnold.

He will be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him and the love he shared with family and friends. Services will be held 12:00 noon Friday, September 19, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until the time of service