Andy Lock, well-known restaurateur and father of Lee’s Summit and Mizzou star, dies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City restaurant community is mourning the loss of a staple in their business.
Andy Lock, who launched Summit Hospitality Group and was also known for being the father to quarterback Drew Lock, ed away on Thursday morning.
Summit Grill posted on social media that Andy “was the heart and soul of Summit Hospitality Group—a visionary, a leader, and a friend to so many.”
Andy Lock was a legacy football player at the University of Missouri. He lettered four years as an offensive lineman from 1986-89 and made an NFL team camp after going undrafted.
While he never made an NFL roster, he was active in his for his son Drew, who starred at Lee’s Summit High School before a decorated career at Mizzou.
He would help launch a hospitality group that oversaw Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Boru, Pearl Tavern, South of Summit and Neighborhood Cafe.
“Andy’s ion for food, people, and community shaped everything we do. He believed restaurants should feel like home—and that every guest, team member, and meal mattered,” the social media post read. “His legacy lives on in every dish we serve, every warm welcome we offer, and every moment we share across our restaurants.”
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