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Ronald Locklear Obituary
Ronald Locklear
PEMBROKE — Dr. Ronald C. "Ronnie" Locklear, 61, of Lloyd Lane, died July 16, 2015. He was born Feb. 19, 1954, to the late Doris Thompson Locklear and the late Carmel Locklear.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Renyce Locklear.
Dr. Locklear is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marion Lloyd Locklear. He is also survived by his children, Tomasina Miller (Kevin) of Aiken, South Carolina; Don C. Locklear, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and Breanna Taylor Locklear, of Providence, Rhode Island; two granddaughters, Laci and Morgan Breen, of Burlington; four brothers, Mark T. Locklear (Patsy) of Prospect; Jason Locklear (Amanda) of Fayetteville; Carmel Juston Locklear (Mary) of New Bern; and Lofty McMillian (Cherrie) of Prospect; and a sister, Nancy Elk (Delray) of Anoka, Minnesota.
He is also survived by his business partner of 23 years, Billy Isgett and a host of family and friends.
A memorial will be held 7 p.m. today at Pembroke First Baptist Church, 302 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Pembroke First Baptist.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Locklear
Evie Lane
July 15, 2023
I can't believe it's been another year without you. Love and miss you my Dr. and my friend.
Robert E. Lee
August 19, 2015
I just learned of Ronnie's passing today, 8/19/15. He was a good man and friend; we worked together many years ago and he was one of the most knowledgeable Optometrists I ever knew. God Bless him and his family.
John Sanderson
July 26, 2015
He was a kind and quiet person. Whose smile or laughter surrounded you. A great classmate in college as well as a friend...you will greatly be missed
Cathy Jacobs
July 24, 2015
Ronnie was a wonderful, quiet, gentle, knowledgeable and a dear friend to all. We were high school classmates and Ronnie was always smiling and willing to help anyone who needed and accepted his gift. My heart is burdened for the family but Ronnie is rejoicing.
Marsha Bullard
July 23, 2015
Ronnie was a kind and sweet person, always the same whenever you saw him. May GOD bless and keep the family
Darlene Livingston
July 23, 2015
I was so shocked to hear about the passing of my eye doctor as I was trying to make an eye appointment today. My heart is very heavy. May God continues to streghten his family, clients,friends and staff as we all struggle to get through this time of sorrow and pain. God has called another angel into his kingdom.Rest in peace Dr.Locklear!
July 22, 2015
God bless the family. He is rejoicing in heaven. Your neighbor as we enjoyed living at Hezekiah road .
Judybchavis
July 21, 2015
PRAYERS FOR MR MARK AND MRS PATSY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. JEANNIE JONES
July 21, 2015
PRAYERS FOR MRS CECELIA AND FAMILY MAY GOD SHELTER YOU. JEANNIE JO LOCKLEAR C/ O 1974.
Evie Lane
July 21, 2015
Truly an amazing person, was a client/ friend for many years. Prayers of peace to the family and friends.
Susan Turner
July 21, 2015
He was truly one of the sweetest, most soft spoken, yet informative and intelligent men I knew. His gentle way of checking your eyes and letting you know he cared will be greatly missed!
July 20, 2015
Doc, you will missed
Dave & Rilla Hemmingsen
July 20, 2015
Love. peace and prayers to all. I will miss him greatly. He was my Dr. way back at H. Rubin. Sorry for your loss. Elizabeth Knotts Willman
JERRY BARTLEY
July 20, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers. I will miss you very much cousin.
Debbie Isgett
July 20, 2015
Doc was a one of a kind, gentle soul. He was so sweet, kind, smart, and a true friend. He loved God and his family. He will be greatly missed by so many. He will live on in our hearts. Such great memories. My husband and son adored him. We are heartbroken but we know that he is rejoicing in heaven. What a glorious day for him! We are praying for his sweet family.
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