Mr. Donald Ray Locklear age 63 of Parkton, North Carolina was born on June 17, 1962, to the late Willie Faye Locklear Eason in Robeson County, North Carolina. Ray departed this life on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, North Carolina. Along with his mother he was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenny Ray Locklear, Henry Clayton Eason, Bobby Allen Eason.

Mr. Donald leaves to cherish his memories three brothers: David M. Eason, Jim P. Phillips both of Parkton, North Carolina, Paul R. Phillips of Bethany, North Carolina, two sisters: Ann T. Walters (Phillip) and Wanda Yergeau (Jay) all of Falcon, North Carolina, along with a host of other relatives and friends.