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John Locklear Jr.
MAXTON — Mr. John L. "Indian Pope" Locklear Jr., of 1081 John L. Road, Maxton, entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2016, completing his journey of 77 years.
He was born in Robeson County on April 6, 1938, to the late John L. and Susie Lowry Locklear.
The funeral will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Hebron Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson, William Angeles; three brothers, John B. Locklear, Charles L. Locklear and George Chavis; and six sisters, Deborah Brewer, Myrtle Lowry, Mae L. Heuser, Margie Locklear, Alice G. Locklear and Vernie M. Oxendine.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 53 years, Clara Locklear of the home; two sons, Jeffery Locklear (Anita) of Rowland, N.C., and Michael Locklear (Kim) of Fairmont, N.C.; two daughters, Carol Locklear and Karen Revels (Jimmy), both of Maxton, N.C.; two brothers, James A. Locklear (Judy) of Pembroke, N.C., and Glenn Locklear of Nashville, Tenn.; three sisters, Lois Doran of Havelock, N.C., Gladys Fitzjohn (Melvin) of Havelock, N.C., and Janet Locklear (Herbert) of Shannon, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Vickie Bryant of Maxton, N.C., and Tonya Locklear of Parkton, N.C.; two special friends, James Earl Locklear of Maxton, N.C.,and Johnathan Harris of Pembroke, N.C.; as well as a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mt. Hebron Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.revelsfh.com.
Services provided by Revels Funeral Home Pembroke.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Connie Katekovich
April 6, 2016
Locklear Family Sorry for your loss.He will be missed.As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
jackie locklear
April 5, 2016
evans crossroads community has lost a great friend bro.John love you and rip
Kimberly Dial Oxendine
April 5, 2016
I have a lifetime of good memories, God bless the family and my prayers are with you.
Daughrty Locklear
April 4, 2016
The community has truly lost a real American. Guys like Mr. Pope are far and few between. r.i.p. my friend.....
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William Brayboy
April 4, 2016
Bro Pope Friend for eternity,Bro Bill.
Gerald Sider
April 3, 2016
John Jr, who I met in 1967 when we were doing civil rights work for the Lumbee, and registering voters, was a wonderful man. He was a model of strength for his people and his family, of good humor, and of giving decency. I will miss him, my dear friend, greatly. And I send my condolences to his dear wife and special children, who all took good care of him in his long illnesses and his special needs.
Goodbye with love, dear Pope
ELAINE/GLENN BRUMFIELD
April 3, 2016
we will surly miss you...but we shall meet again ON HEAVEN'S BRIGHT SHORE...LOVE YA..ELAINE/GLENN BRUMFIELD
Vicky Deese
April 3, 2016
Sending condolences from the family of the late Marshall Deese.
Telisha Wendling
April 3, 2016
Rest on now Uncle Pope your walk is done!
Rickey Brewer
April 3, 2016
Love You Uncle Jr. I will miss you always.
Venita Hazen Locklear
Venita hazen
April 3, 2016
So sorry to hear of Uncle passing away..
He walks with our Lord now..!!!
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