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Elwood Locklear
PEMBROKE — Mr. Elwood Locklear, 80, of East Wardell Drive, was born Aug. 2, 1934, and died Jan. 2, 2015, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jean Locklear; his daughter, Ms. Robin Renee Chavis; and a granddaughter, Ms. Heather Renee Chavis.
Mr. Locklear retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years service as a Tech SGT.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Berea Baptist Church, the Rev. Chris Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Berea Church Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Mr. Daryl Locklear of Pembroke; four daughters, Ms. Kathy Locklear-Oxendine, Ms. Chanda Locklear, both of the home, Ms. Michelle Locklear of Lumberton and Ms. Thomasania Craft of Pembroke; an adopted son, Mr. LaMorris Smith of the home; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Locklear & Son Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elwood Locklear
bj Avent-Farmer
January 6, 2015
May you find comfort and peace in the love of the Sweet Baby Jesus and may your tears and grief soon turn to smiles as you remember the happy times spent with "Uncle Elwood." (June Ellen's friend in Raleigh.)
Donald Dimery
January 6, 2015
Sorry to hear of Mr Elwood's passing he was a wonderful neighbor & friend to me & my family...
May God lessen the sorrow/sadness/anguish & grief the loved ones feel during this great loss With Much Love Don Dimery & Family
Joan Soriano
January 5, 2015
Rest in peace Uncle Elwood. You will always be remembered and we love you. We know you are having a great time with our Lord and the rest of our family that has passed on.
Colette Locklear
January 5, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
Purnell Swett Friends
January 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Purnell Swett friends
Ava Locklear
January 4, 2015
MY FATHER-IN-LAW, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. I KNOW YOU ARE REJOICING IN HEAVEN.
YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART. THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AS YOUR OWN......
BARBARA SMITH
January 4, 2015
AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD HAS GONE HOME....REST IN PEACE MR ELWOOD.....LOVE AND RESPECT TO THE FULLEST
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