Mr. James Locklear age 77 of Maxton, North Carolina was born on September 1, 1947, to the late Garfield Locklear and the late Odessa Bullard Locklear in Robeson County, North Carolina. He departed this life on June 11, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, North Carolina. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Helen Jones, Garfield Locklear Jr., and Helon Locklear. Mr. James loved his animals, especially horses.

Mr. James leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Patricia Ann Locklear of the home, one son: Kevin Locklear (Kisha) of Maxton, North Carolina, four daughters: Samantha Locklear, Patrice Carol Hilbourn (David) all of Maxton, North Carolina, Jackie Locklear Bell (Ernest) of Lumberton, North Carolina, Carol Hunt of Pembroke, North Carolina, three brothers: Don Locklear, Sherman Locklear both of Maxton, North Carolina, Herman Locklear of McColl, South Carolina, thirteen grandchildren: Justin Strong, Sabrina Strong, Emily Locklear, James Locklear, Prince Phillips, Wayne Phillips, Michael Locklear, Emma Locklear, Noah Locklear, Caslon Oxendine, Jaylee Bell, Deandre Patterson, Ellana Patterson, two great grandchildren: Noah McMillan and Joshua McMillan, along with a host of other relatives and friends.