THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, July 17, 1994 TAG: 9407150214
SECTION: CHESAPEAKE CLIPPER PAGE: 10 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: JANELLE LA BOUVE
LENGTH: Medium: 75 lines
Things of particular interest to David P. Lokie (pronounced Lock-key) include family, University of North Carolina basketball and the number nine.
That figure has frequently appeared in Lokie's life. His wedding anniversary is May 9, his daughter was born Sept. 9 and his birthday is Aug. 9.
Just how often does he attend UNC basketball games? Definitely more than nine times and probably closer to 999.
``Every chance I get and every time my friend Emmanuel Upton, an Atlantic Coast Conference official, invites me to a game as his guest,'' said Lokie, who doesn't miss many televised games.
Lokie is active in the United Way of Chesapeake. He also is a member of the Great Bridge Jaycees and serves as a deacon at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church.
``As senior high youth adviser, I spend two hours a week with the youth of the church, discussing current events in their lives,'' he said.
He also makes an effort to help them understand the importance of family and church values.
``I try to be a friend and create some fun,'' said Lokie, adding that he was fortunate to grow up with family, friends, teachers and coaches who were positive influences in his life.
``This helped me to develop good work habits and strong values,'' he said. ``I want to give back to the youth of the church some of that same support that I received. Hopefully, this circle will continue.''
He plays basketball and softball with Chesapeake Parks and Recreation teams.
Full name: David P. Lokie
Birthdate: Aug. 9, 1964
Grew up: ``In the Tidewater area. My family moved to Virginia Beach when I was 3 years old. Then we moved to Western Branch, where I attended grades 8 through 12.''
Fond childhood memories: ``I grew up in a family of seven. All of the children were relatively close in age. This environment created too many fond memories to list a favorite. Each day was an adventure in my home.''
Spouse: Justine Lokie
Children: Morgan Lindsey Lokie
Occupation: Virginia Beach Federal Savings Bank assistant vice president/financial center manager
Hobbies: Basketball, golf, softball, beach volleyball
Last book read: ``Seinlanguage'' by Jerry Seinfeld
Favorite song: ``Always'' by Atlantic Star - my wedding song.
Favorite movie: ``Brian's Song'' and ``The Fugitive''
Can't resist: Peanut M&Ms and chocolate chip cookies
Last smart thing you did: ``Taking a management position with Virginia Beach Federal Savings Bank in Chesapeake, which provided me the opportunity to work in the community in which I reside.''
Last dumb thing you did: ``While driving with my daughter, she began to spit up. I turned around to wipe her face and hit a car in front of me.''
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? ``Curb my obsession with being neat and improve my tendency to overcommit.''
Greatest accomplishment: Daughter, Morgan Lindsey Lokie
Favorite TV program: ``Seinfeld''
Favorite Chesapeake restaurant: Courthouse Cafe
Biggest problem facing Chesapeake: Keeping pace with growth
Favorite way to spend a day off: ``With my wife and daughter and friends - relaxing at the beach and going out to dinner.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by STEVE EARLEY
David P. Lokie enjoys his volunteer work with the United Way of
Chesapeake and the Great Bridge Jaycees.
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