Rafael M Locke III Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rafael M Locke III (Akron, Ohio), who passed away on July 17, 2025 at the age of 1. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rafael M Locke III to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his parents, Tezjohna Johnson and Rafael Locke Jr.; his siblings, Bri Lee, Rayla and Ja'Liah; his grandparents, Zjaron Thomas, Crystal Singleton, Kenneth Thomas and Rafael Locke Sr.; his aunts and uncles, Lacindra Mantz, Krystaleene Johnson, Brittany Stephens, LaCrystal Bowers, Miracle Purter, Heaven Purter, Rhion Wesley, Michael Beckett, Kendal Thomas, Jehlorea Johnson, Michael King, Marquis Barnhart, David Shepard, Tyson Singleton and Kashmair Mingo; his cousins, Jamiah, Daquan, Envy, Michael, Miracle, Baby John, John Jr., Aiden, Bailee, Nyriah, Tyson and Yolanda Gibson; his godparents, Dae'vieir Grant and Jayona Livingston; his grandfather John Lee Johnson Sr.; his great-grandparents, Cindy Mantz and Voncile Bates; and his uncle Nick Bo Bo.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 21st 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Rhoden Memorial (1101 Palmetto Ave, Akron, OH 44306).