Mr. James Alton "Booty" Locklear age 85 of Raeford, North Carolina was born on May 10, 1936, to the late Mr. Bizzell Locklear and the late Sara Ida Locklear in Robeson County. He departed this life into eternity on Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his children, Cynthia Gail Locklear, Johnny Locklear, Emma Lee Locklear, Baby Locklear. His siblings, Robert, Bettie, Zelma, Ervin, Lucille, Ernest, Lee Alford, and Helen.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Linda Locklear of the home, two sons, Alton "Rabbit" Locklear and James Jr. Locklear. five daughters, Brenda Locklear Boquist and husband David Boquist, Betty Ann Bryant, Ashley Hicks, Ala Sue Locklear, Darlene Wood, granddaughter of the home, Cierra Jacobs, two sisters, Dearest Jacobs, Mary Faye Locklear. A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.