Joe Locklear Obituary
In loving memory of Joe Locklear of Shelby, North Carolina, who departed this world on December 29, 2025 at the age of 64. Joe leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Locklear to pay them a last tribute.
As Joe departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joe may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joe leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Zebbie Locklear, Jr. and Louise Maynor Perry; and his wife Gail Suzanne Locklear. He is survived by: his children, Jason D. Locklear (Amber) of Shelby, NC and Tasha Locklear; his stepchildren, Scott Burton, Todd Burton and Donna Burton; his siblings, Rhonda Maynor, Vivian Lambert (Lacy), Kelvin Locklear and Danny Locklear; and his sister-in-law Sheila Locklear.
