Mr. William (BJ) Locklear age 16 of Maxton, North Carolina was born on November 30, 2006, in Cumberland County. He departed this life into eternity on July 20, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Stephanie Locklear, great-grandfather, Bill James Locklear, his friend, Anthony Lee Ratliff.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Alexandria Locklear, of the home, stepfather, Anthony Lowery of Maxton, North Carolina, one sister, Annabella Lowery of the home, special father Joe Locklear of Maxton, North Carolina; special grandmother who he loved and adored Loria Six and grandfather, Roger Six, great-grandmother, Addie Oxendine of Maxton, North Carolina; uncles: Timothy Locklear, Mark Locklear, and Thomas Locklear (Heather Walters)all of Maxton, North Carolina, special cousin, Ashley Locklear, Lorieona Locklear, Dason McMillian, special childhood friend Jaden Perez, special uncle, Walt Locklear, a very special family: Keisha and Angel Perez and a host of other family and friends.