Josephus "Joe" Locklear

It was by God's design that Vick and I would meet Mr. Joe and Joyce. We were not only co-laborers in the Gideon ministry, but we became great friends.
We cherish the friendship and the memories. Faithful to the end would describe Mr. Joe's life. What a blessing both Joyce and Mr. Joe were to us. Many, many weeks he sat in his car and waited as Joyce and I ministered to the women in Jail. He was a man to emulate and we will always miss him. He is home now and we look forward to the...

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Thinking of your Family at this time.

Mr. Joe was an awesome and a great Christian, as w ell as an educator who touched scores of lives.He truly loved peole!

Deacon Josephus will forever remain a constant name at Beulah Baptist Church. A true Hero of the Faith and the Gospel of Christ.

I remember Mr. Joe from school. Some years back he came to the church I go to at Boardman (off Hwy 74 in Columbus Co.) to talk about the Gideon Bible. It was nice to see him after so many years. He was a really good person. I grew up at Deep Branch.