KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Andy Lock, co-founder of Summit Hospitality Group and father of former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock, has died. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing Thursday morning, the restaurant group said in a statement Friday. National WWI Museum project halted due to federal cuts Andy Lock co-founded several restaurants in the Kansas City area, including Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Boru Asian Eatery, Pearl Tavern, South of Summit, and most recently, Neighborhood Cafe in downtown Lee’s Summit. The group called Andy Lock "a visionary, a mentor, a community-builder, and a friend." "His enduring legacy is woven into the very fabric of our restaurants, our teams, and the many communities he helped shape across the Kansas City metro area," the company said in a statement. "From the moment he opened the doors of Summit Grill, Andy led with purpose, passion, and an unwavering belief in the power of hospitality to bring people together." The group said each restaurant reflected Andy Lock's commitment to excellence. In 2017, Andy Lock and his business partner, Domhnall Molloy, were named "Restaurateurs of the Year" by the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association. "As our team and the broader hospitality community grieve this tremendous loss, we are also filled with gratitude. We are grateful for Andy’s leadership, his friendship, and the indelible impact he made on our lives and the lives of so many others," the company added in its statement. Details regarding a memorial service for Andy Lock are expected to be announced in the coming days. Andy Lock was also a proud father to Drew Lock, who played as Mizzou's starting quarterback from 2015 to 2018. The 28-year-old Lee's Summit native went on to play in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and last year, joined the New York Giants. ...read more read less