Benny Locklear of Raeford passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 in FirstHealth Moore Regional at the age of 74.
He was born in Robeson County on June 27, 1942 to the late Jethro and Ella Locklear. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Governor Locklear, Bobby Locklear; and his sister, Exand Holt. A fan of Ford vehicles and NASCAR, he enjoyed tending his garden and spending time with his family.
He leaves behind his wife, Loya Johnson Locklear of the home; his children, Tonia Oxendine and her significant other, Ronald Brown of Raeford, Cathy Cox of Raeford, Benny Locklear Jr. and his husband, Antonio Griffin of Raeford, Dusty Star Johnson and her significant other, Ansol E. Graham Jr. of Seven Lakes, Derek Dwayne Locklear of Raeford, Ashley D. Locklear and his wife, Megan Locklear of Wagram, Winona Dawn Locklear of Raeford, Christian Dayne Locklear and his significant other, Danielle George of Raeford, Lisa Jacobs and her husband, Michael of Raeford; brothers, Gerald Locklear and his wife, Noami of Raeford, Ellis Locklear and his wife, Teresa of Raeford, Louis Locklear and his wife, Lori Ann of Raeford; his sisters, Sally Blue and her husband, Winford of Wagram, Edna Reyes of Raeford, Evon Usher of Red Springs; 25 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be at noon on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Crumpler Funeral Home with the Rev. Martin Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in the Locklear Family Cemetery in Wagram.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com