Thomas Locklear Obituary
WINSTON-SALEM – Mr. Thomas Locklear, 81, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 5, 1944, to Burnice and Sadie Locklear in Robeson County. Thomas enjoyed oldies music, fishing, and working on a variety of small engines. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Mabel Jacobs, Martha Todd, and Barbara Gatlin.
Left to remember his memory are four sons, Tommy, Thomas Jr., Scotty, and Kyle; and one daughter, Lisa; two brothers, Bobby Locklear, and Buddy Locklear; and one sister, Frances Hamilton.
There will be no formal services scheduled at this time.
Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3950 Macy Grove Road, Kernersville, NC 27284
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