Mr. Gerald Locklear age 76 of Maxton, North Carolina was born on June 27, 1944, to the late Mr. Jessie Locklear and the late Mereather Locklear in Robeson County, North Carolina. He departed this life on June 4, 2021, at Morrison Manor, Laurinburg, North Carolina. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by James Alford Locklear, Aulford Locklear, Maggie Locklear, Wilson Locklear, Patricia Locklear, Lettie Mae Bullard, and Ella Mae Jacobs.

Mr. Gerald leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Barbara Locklear of the home, three sons: Jeffrey Lynn Locklear and wife Ava, Jason Devault Locklear and Jessica, James Vernon Locklear and Christina all of Maxton, North Carolina, three brothers Robert Locklear, Haven Locklear, Vernell Locklear all of Maxton, North Carolina, one sister: Dorene Bullard of Maxton, North Carolina, his grandchildren: Jerrick Locklear, Lyillin Jade Locklear, Lindsey Carol Locklear, Kieran Hunt-Locklear, Jay Lee Locklear, and Kashlyn Chavis along with a host of other relatives and friends.