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Josephus Locklear Obituary
JOSEPHUS LOCKLEAR
ROWLAND — Mr. Josephus "Joe" Locklear, 90, of 322 Midway Road, Rowland, N.C., was born on March 5, 1929, and entered into his heavenly home on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Southeastern Hospice House surrounded by his family.
He is preceded by his parents, Mr. Jessie James and Mrs. Downie Locklear; his wives,Mrs. Joyce D. Locklear and Mrs. Joyce B. Locklear; a son, Mr. Michael L. Locklear; two granddaughters, Nicolette and Hilary Jacobs; and son-in-law, Willie W. Jacobs, Jr.
He is survived by his children, Ms. Vanessa L. Jacobs, Ms. Ramona L. Clark, Ms. Jennifer C. Locklear and Mr. Joseph K. Locklear (Jeannine); six grandchildren, Andrew (April), Adrenia, Michael Jr. (Amber), Margaret (Alex), Garrett and Derwin (Connie); nine great-grandchildren, AJ, Wyatt, Wryder, Jacob, Jayla, Josiah, Adrianna and Shianiah; a dedicated caregiver, Mrs. Carol Jones; and a special family friend, Mrs. Teresa Lowery.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Joe has requested that donations be sent to the Gibeon's International towards the purchase of Bibles.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church located at 1942 Sampson Road, Rowland, N.C., 28383. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. officiated by Revs. Thomas Oxendine, Manford Locklear and Roger Adkins.
Services entrusted to Locklear & Son Funeral Home.
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Teresa Wilkins
May 15, 2019
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 day that God will unite all of us in His eternal home.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins
May 14, 2019
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.
Essie Jones
May 10, 2019
Mr. Joe was an awesome and a great Christian, as w ell as an educator who touched scores of lives.He truly loved peole!
Rev. Thomas And Family
May 8, 2019
Deacon Josephus will forever remain a constant name at Beulah Baptist Church. A true Hero of the Faith and the Gospel of Christ.
RHONDA CUMMINGS DILLARD
May 6, 2019
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.
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