Gene Autry Locklear

Mr. Gene Autry Locklear, age 75, of 243 McKinnon Rollin Road, Lumberton, departed on Monday, October 4, 2010 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1935 in Chadbourn, NC. Mr. Locklear retired the US Navy as a First Class Petty Officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Annie Mae Locklear; a brother, Fredrick Locklear and a sister, Annie Lois Chavis. He is survived by his loving wife, Minnie Locklear of the home; five daughters, Cindy Locklear of the home, Delois Locklear, Terri Hammonds, Christine Hernandez and Lisa Hunt, all of Lumberton; a son, Jason Locklear of the home; a step-son, Van Jones of Pembroke; a sister, Carolyn Hodgson of Charlotte and a brother, Ted Locklear of Charlotte; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren. A special grandson, Trindee D. Jones, currently serving in the US Navy; a special friend, Jerry Lowery and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 2:00PM at Grace Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Roderick Carter and Rev. Douglas Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Robeson Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Thursday evening, October 7, 2010 from 7:00-9:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street, Lumberton.