Scott Keith Locke, age 64, of Sweetwater, OK, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20th, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, stewardship, generosity, and loved by so many.

Scott was born March 1, 1962 in Lawton, OK to Don and Lois Locke. As a child, he was a proud Eagle Scout which helped ignite his love for the outdoors. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture and Animal Science with a passion for ranching and put it to use on the family's Mack Carr Ranch. It was in his hometown of Atoka, OK he met the love of his life, Teresa Copeland. They married on May 4, 1984 in Atoka at the First United Methodist Church and together they built a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and raised two children along the way. He was baptized on July 4th, 1999 at the Sweetwater Baptist Church.

Scott spent his life working in agriculture and ranch management, traveling where opportunity and purpose led him. He eventually settled in Sweetwater, OK where he faithfully managed the Dobson Ranch for 31 years. All the while building his own land legacy and cattle program. He also loved hunting, guiding, and working his bird dogs on the ranch. He completed the 2022 Quail Masters Program from the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation, a true steward for land and wildlife. Along every stop in life Scott built lifelong friendships and earned respect of all who knew him.

He was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, riding his horses, and caring for the land. Ranching was more than just work for Scott, it was a calling. He served on the Roger Mills County Cattlemens Association Board and found great joy helping others build successful cattle programs. He was also on the Roger Mills County Prescribed Burn Association and strongly believed in conservation, stewardship, and the betterment of the land for future generations.

Scott dedicated over 30 years to the Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department serving as an officer, EMT, First Responder, and serving for local ambulance services. He was Fire Fighter I certified and graduated the Darley pump training program in the Darley AutoCAFS Academy. He was a passionate advocate for the department working to help secure grants, equipment, and resources to better serve the community he loved so deeply.

Above all else, Scott will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, son, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend. His strength, wisdom, generosity, and humor left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate to know him. His legacy lives on through the family he loved, the land he cared for, and the countless lives he touched throughout his journey.

He is preceded in death by his parents Don Locke and Lois Carr Locke, niece Allison Boor, paternal grandparents H.H. and Asenath Locke, maternal grandparents Mack and Celia Carr, and in-laws Lloyd and Ann Copeland.

He is survived by his sister Melissa Locke Boor and husband David of Jacksonville, FL, beloved wife Teresa Locke of the home, son Tyler Locke of Sweetwater, OK, daughter Olivia Locke Woodard and husband Shane of Amarillo, TX. His two grandchildren, to whom he was the best "Pops", Claire and Coy, and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Join us to celebrate his vibrant life on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 2pm at the Sweetwater School Multi-Purpose room in Sweetwater, OK.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sweetwater Fire Department, PO Box 57, Sweetwater OK 73666 or a veteran's charity of your choice.