Donald C. Locklear age 78 of Red Springs, North Carolina was born on June 13, 1948, to the late Avery Locklear and the late Pearlie Mae Oxendine Locklear in Robeson County, North Carolina. He departed this life to eternal rest on July 16, 2026, at Morrison Manor, Laurinburg, North Carolina. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald C. Locklear, and six siblings.

Donald leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Jennifer Locklear, his children: Angela Williams, Wendy Wynn (Anthony Wynn), Donald C. Locklear II (Diane Oxendine), grandchildren: Justin Dial, Tevin Barker, Donald C. Locklear III, Whitney Hardin, Tiara Williams (Justin Baldwin), Anthony Oxendine, Arron Hardin, Dakiyuh Locklear, Takira Williams, Taleeyah Williams, Socanan Locklear, fourteen great grandchildren, his siblings: Pauline Locklear, Joseph Locklear, Madelean Wininger (Ray Andry), a special dog: Spice, along with a host of other relatives and friends.