LOCK, Ian James
On June 21, 2025 of Timboon.
Much loved and caring husband of Elaine.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Tracey, Phillip and Nicole, Mandy and Sjon (dec).
Proud and adored ‘Grandpa Jim’ of Jayden, Pary, Toby, Vera and Ardie.
Aged 78 years
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Family and friends of JIM are invited to attend a Service to celebrate his life at the Timboon & District Hall, 53 Bailey Street, Timboon on FRIDAY (July 4) commencing at 12.00pm.
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Scott’s Creek Cemetery.
Please click on this link to watch 'Jim's' Funeral service stream starting at 12noon
Funeral notice
Service
Friday July 04, 2025, 12:00pm
Tributes
Leave a tributeDear Elaine, Phil, Murray & families, our sincere condolences & love are with you all at this incredibly difficult time. Jim was a much loved & respected friend to us both & we will miss him dearly. Rest easy dear Jim, till we meet again. Love Cheryl & Leanne xoxo
July 04, 2025 4:19 pm
Condolences to all of Jim's family and friends. A legendary figure with a lasting impact. RIP.
HO7.
July 04, 2025 10:00 am
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Lock family and their loved ones during this time. Jim will be deeply missed, and I cherished the opportunity to get to know him over the past few years within the stewarding community. His presence left a lasting impact, and he will be fondly remembered.
July 03, 2025 7:49 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all Elaine and family Many fond memories of Jim around the speedways Love Betty Lee
July 03, 2025 2:59 pm
Dear Elaine and Family I was saddened to read about the passing of Ian my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Anna (Barry dec.) and Family
July 02, 2025 3:45 pm
Dear Elaine, Murray, Mandy, Phil and families.
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. May you find comfort in the memories you have of Jim.
Love,
Garry, Kaye and Kylie DivallJuly 02, 2025 3:32 pm
Dear Elaine, Murray, Mandy, Phillip and family,
Thinking of you at this time and sending heartfelt condolences. Many fond memories over the years.
Love Coral and family
July 01, 2025 7:23 pm
To Elaine and Family,
Sending all our condolences on the passing of Jim.
what a great man and will be missed by many.
Karolyn & Peter McKinnonJuly 01, 2025 10:37 am
Dear Elaine and family,
saddened to hear of the passing of Jim, our condolences to you all at this sad time,
Jeanette Swayn & Joyce de KoningJuly 01, 2025 9:08 am
We are sending love and hugs to all the family. Jim - a true legend and a true gentleman with a wicked sense of humour and a beautiful cheeky smile to follow. I will miss you my friend. X
June 29, 2025 4:51 pm
My condolences to family and friends, I went to many VSC meetings where Jim would try to explain to me about common sense and who had them and who had not. Jim was a true gentleman of our sport he always acknowledged you and was always good for a chat.
Fond memories.
Carol Grist.June 28, 2025 8:30 pm
On behalf of "Associations of Victorian Speedways Inc." we are saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Lock.
Jim has been a passionate supporter of Simpson Speedway and all Speedway's that needed a hand, his passion and dedication of the Speedway feturnity, will be sadly missed.
Jim you were a true gentleman RIP Mate!
Our thoughts are with Elaine, Murray, Phil, Mandy and their families at this sad time.
Thanks for everything you did for us Jim, it will never be forgotten.
Associations of Victorian Speedways Committee - Trevor, Chris, Norm, Ann, Rod.June 28, 2025 8:10 pm
Deepest Sympathy To The Lock Family On The Sudden Passing Of Jim . May He Rest In Peace .
Stan & Faye Marco & FamilyJune 28, 2025 4:37 pm
Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Jim, you were a wonderful gentleman and will be dearly missed. X x
June 28, 2025 3:21 pm
🙏💐🙏Deepest Sympathy to Elaine, Mandy , Murray, Phil and all their families. 💔💔💔. So sad 😭 at the passing of Jim. 48 years of racing against you first and then your boys.
Will be sadly missed around the Speedways. 🏁🏁🏁
Rest In Eternal Peace, Jim.
Keep doing laps around the big race track in the sky. Till we meet again. ❤️❤️❤️❤️June 27, 2025 7:30 pm
Dear Elaine, Murray, Phil, and family,
Our deepest condolences. We have fond memories of Jim through our involvement with Open Sportsman and Speedway. He was a true and generous gentleman and always fondly remembered.
Andrew & Sue BaulchJune 27, 2025 6:48 pm
Jim was a great guy always had time to come say hello will be sadly missed by all RIP
June 27, 2025 7:15 am
Dear Elaine, Murray, Mandy, Phil and families.
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. May you find some comfort of the loving memories you have of Jim..
Big hugs to you Elaine.
Love,
Mavis, John and family.June 26, 2025 9:51 pm
Big hugs Elaine.
Cheers Jan KellyJune 26, 2025 1:58 pm
Dear Elaine and family
Deepest sympathy. May you find comfort at this sad time with all the loving memories you have of Jim.
From all your friends in the Wangoom Red Cross
June 26, 2025 11:48 am
Dear Elaine,Murray,Mandy,Phil and families. There are no words to say how sad we are on Jim's passing. We will miss his greeting "How's your footy team going are they still playing in the AFL."Many happy memories of the past 54 plus years. Tony,Jill and family.
June 26, 2025 9:27 am
Dear Elaine and family,
Thinking of you at this time and sending my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jim.
With love
Sue, Victoria, Adelaide, Olivia and MarshallJune 25, 2025 8:28 pm