The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Riverside Holiness Methodist Church, the Revs. William T. Morgan and Earney Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow in Lumbee Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Locklear was born in Robeson County on July 7, 1946.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odell Locklear and Sadie Dial Locklear; his first wife, Thelma S. Locklear; and his second wife, Satrina Locklear.

He loved, and was known as Uncle Earnest to all the youth at Riverside Church.

He is survived by his son, Ronnie N. Locklear of Rowland; seven brothers, Fred Locklear, Tony Locklear and Rodney Locklear of Maryland, Jerry Locklear of Falling Waters, W. Va., James Earl Locklear, Stedwell Locklear, Louie Locklear and Elwood Locklear of Lumberton; his sisters, Alice Lehocky of Florida, Mary M. Myers of Maryland, Betty Sue Prevatte of St. Pauls, and Marie Locklear of Lumberton; several stepchildren; stepgrandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Sunday at Revels Funeral Home Lumberton, and other times at the home of his brother, Stedwell Locklear, the Clyborn Pines Community, 87 Southfield Road, Lumberton, N.C.

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Published by The Robesonian from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Earnest Locklear

10 Entries

Wanda Locklear Stroupe

October 21, 2013

Earnist, we will miss your kind smile and gentle spirit.

levon godwin

October 21, 2013

Earnest was a dear,dear friend of my family and myself for over 35 years.He will be missed

Belinda Lowery

October 21, 2013

You are truly missed...

October 20, 2013

I have known Earnest, for about 40 years, he was always a very kind and gentle person. Will keep the family in my prayers.

Victoria locklear

October 19, 2013

You are truly missed but we know you wouldn't come back here for anything! We love you zaes chewing gum friend!

Michele Morgan

October 19, 2013

Our church has a void; we will miss you arriving at the church early and standing at the front door greeting all who arrived. You always had that great smile and quirky laugh! You will be greatly missed. We love you "Uncle Earnest" William and Michele

Jo Ann Locklear

October 19, 2013

Earnest was a great brother-in-law. Always smiling and never complaining. Always had something to say to say to make you laugh. He will be missed by many.

Melody Andrews

October 18, 2013

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Forever remembered, forever missed...he was the BEST father-in-law in the WORLD!!!!!

Yvonne Weed

October 18, 2013

Uncle Earnest will be missed. He was always very nice to me and made me laugh. Love, Yvonne and her family.

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