Key Takeaways
- Lee’s Summit, Missouri native Andy Lock recently passed away.
- The cause of his untimely and sudden demise is not yet available.
- His son Drew Lock is an NFL star who most recently played for the New York Giants.
Andy Lock, a native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and the owner of Summit Grill, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2025, leaving his family and loved ones devastated.
Andy Lock was one of the most popular restauranteurs in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Along with his former colleague and friend Domhnall Molloy, Andy Lock established and ran five restaurants in Lees Summit: Summit Girll, Boru Ramen Bar, Third Street Social, Lakewood Local, and Pearl Tavern.
Similarly, the restauranteurs duo Andy Lock and Domhall Molly also launched Summit Cellar and Spirits, which sells an extensive selection of fine wines, beers, and spirits in Missouri.
Andy Lock and Domhall Molly’s concept of opening their own restaurant began while the late Andy was working as a regional manager at McCormick and Schmick’s, where Molly served as an hourly line and regional chef.
Furthermore, the skills that the duo learned at McCormick and Schmick’s led them to become successful restaurant owners.
Andy Lock’s contribution to the Missouri community as their beloved restaurateur will always remain in the hearts of the millions he touched.
While the cause and manner of the untimely and sudden demise of Lee’s Summit native Andy Lock are not yet available, many of his loved ones are paying tribute to him online.
One wrote:
“We lost a great man today, a role model, a mentor, a true leader, a father, a husband and truly an amazing friend. Thank you Andy Lock for believing in and supporting me but most of all thank you for being you. It’s never goodbye, I’ll see you later.. cheers mate, rest easy big guy.”
Marc Murphy
Another added:
“So sad to hear about the devastating loss of Andy Lock. Not only did he make a significant impact on the Kansas City community, but he personally helped my late brother, Jeff . He provided my brother with a wonderful opportunity to assist with managing and opening his many restaurants around KC, including Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Pearl Tavern, Boru, and South of Summit. Jeff loved working under Andy’s leadership and embraced his business style. He thrived in the restaurant business and Andy gave him stability, hope, and genorosity while he battled cancer and the unknown of his future.Jeff’s restaurant family meant so much to him and I know Andy felt the same about his community. My heart is with Andy’s family, friends, and all those who loved him💙”
Jessica McCoy
His family has not yet released a statement regarding Andy Lock’s untimely passing. However, many loved ones are extending heartfelt condolences to his family.
Andy Lock Is Survived By His Longtime Wife, Laura, And Their Two Children, Drew And Claire
The late Andy Lock was a great husband to his longtime wife, Laura Albert Lock, and an amazing and supportive father to their two children, Drew Lock and Claire Lock.
While very little information about his wife Laura is available, she helped her late husband, Andy Lock, run his restaurant, Summit Grill, in Lee’s Summit.
Moreover, Laura Lock also volunteers for Our Lady of Presentation Catholic School.
Talking about their children, the late Andy Lock and his wife Laura raised both their children to be athletes.
Their son Paul Andrew Lock, aka Drew Lock, born on November 10, 1996 in Columbia, Missouri, is an American professional football quarterback who last played for the New York Giants of NFL.
Drew Lock began his football career at Lee’s Summit High School and played quarterback at the University of Missouri.
Alongside football, Drew also excelled in basketball and was considered a two-star basketball prospect as a shooting guard in high school.
However, he chose to pursue his football career and began his professional sports journey by signing with the NFL’s Denver Broncos in 2019.
He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and led them to several victories.
Drew Lock frequently expresses his gratitude to his late father, Andy Lock, crediting him for helping him pursue his football career.
While late Andy Lock’s daughter Claire Lock didn’t pursue her career in sports, she excelled in high school and college basketball.
Claire Lock played as a guard for Lee’s Summit High School and MO Phenom in the AAU circuit and led her high school girl’s basketball team to the State Tournament Semi-Finals.
She also played college basketball at the University of Missouri-Kansas City while pursuing her bachelor of health science and pre-occupational degree.
Furthermore, Claire Lock recently earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University in December 2024.
She also worked as a rehab technician in Playabilities for sensational kids in Prairie Village, Kansas.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Andy Lock began his career as a regional manager at McCormick and Schmick’s in 2005 and served in his position for years.
- He graduated from the University of Missouri.
- In addition to his wife and children, left to cherish the life of Andy Lock are his daughter-in-law Natalie Lock and grandson Layton Andrew Lock.
Such a class guy and a true and honorable man! Great family man whose ‘family’ extended to all of the employees of the Summit Grill and related establishment!
Sincere condolences tohis family and close friends!