Gary Locklear Obituary

Gary Locklear Obituary

Gary Locklear 60, of 105 Nigel Drive Lumberton, NC was born December 6th, 1964. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. He passed peacefully in his home in the company of family and friends. 

Gary is survived by his son: Gavin Drake and wife Logan of Durham, NC; his mother Jackie Godwin of Pembroke; and a sister: Donna Oxendine of Pembroke, as well as a host of relatives and dearly loved friends. 

Gary graduated from Pembroke Senior High school where he formed many lifelong relationships. Later he attended North Carolina State University where he obtained a degree in Turf Management.  He enjoyed a career in Golf Course maintenance and later returned to work closer to home as an employee of UNC-Pembroke Facilities team for nearly 20 years. 

For much of his life Gary cherished time spent on the golf course with his son and friends.  Gary Les as he was known to many will be most remembered as a dear friend, co-worker, classmate and a loving father. 

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Gary Locklear 60, of 105 Nigel Drive Lumberton, NC was born December 6th, 1964. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. He passed peacefully in his home in the company of family and friends. 

Gary is survived by his son: Gavin Drake and wife Logan of Durham, NC; his mother Jackie Godwin of Pembroke;

Events

Visitation

Saturday, August 30, 2025

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Revels Funeral Home Pembroke

407 Breece St Pembroke, NC 28372

Funeral Service

Sunday, August 31, 2025

3:00 pm

Berea Baptist Church

120 N Odum Street Pembroke, NC 28372

Interment following funeral service

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Dial Family Cemetery

Old Harpers Ferry Cemetery Pembroke, NC 28372

Final Resting Place

Dial Family Cemetery

Deep Branch Road Pembroke, NC