James Earl "Buddy" Locklear, of 8071 Red Springs Road was born on September 22, 1938 and departed this world on October 7, 2012 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.
He has left to cherish his memory, three daughters: Lisa (Willie) Locklear, Connie Locklear and Allison Locklear West all of Red Springs; one son, Jay Dee Locklear (Tonya) also of Red Springs; three granddaughters, Samantha Paige Locklear, Alisa Nicole Locklear and Jasmine Danielle West; two grandsons, William Micheal Locklear and Steven Andrew Locklear; two great-grandsons, Micheal Thurman Locklear and James Albert Locklear; and an honorary great-granddaughter Tiffany Paige "T-Bug" Hammonds. He also leaves behind seven brothers, Bonford (Helen) Locklear, Jerry (Patricia) Locklear, Brantley (Barbara) Locklear, Don (Alice Dale) Locklear, Raymond Rae (Diane) Locklear, Billy Dean Locklear and Bob Locklear; one sister, Judy Williams all of Robeson County; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home Chapel, in Red Springs.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Mt. Elim Baptist Church in Red Springs, the Rev. Jimmy Bullard and the Rev. Chris Webb officiating.