Mr. Nicholas Keith Locklear, age 46, of Maxton, North Carolina was born on October 21, 1978, to Alex Michael Locklear and the late Mrs. Delores Lowery Locklear in Robeson County, North Carolina. He departed this life into eternity on February 5, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his mother: Delores L. Locklear and uncle: Lacy Lowery.

Nick lived a life full of adventure, love, and laughter. Nick was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, and found his greatest joy in nature. Nick enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, attending live auctions, loved his chickens, and visiting his family and friends. His passion for sports was outmatched and enjoyed cheering on his favorite teams.

He leaves behind a legacy of adventure, laughter, and love for life to his family, his father: Alex Michael Locklear; stepmother: Linda Locklear; special daughter: Torri Locklear, four brothers: Ron C. Locklear (Carla), Michael Tyler Locklear, Luke Locklear and Joshua Scott, six sisters: Michelle Cummings (Thomas), Crystal Lowery (Mark), Leslie Scott, Chelcey Parker (Cameron), Kim Locklear and Anita Keziah; nephews: Christopher Michael, Jordan, Alex, Ethan, Dorman, Levi, De'Kashton, and Cobie; nieces: Whitney, Nealie, Camree, and Madelyn; a special nephew: "Lil Jock",  special friends, Teresa Strickand, Kendall Strickland and Robert Scott and a host of other relatives and friends.