Ronald Paul Locklear Sr
Feb 23, 1959 - May 29, 2011
Posted by: Jo Aguirre

Courtesy of Greer Funeral Home

Greer Funeral Home
235 South Pennsylvania
Mangum, Oklahoma 73554

Ronald Paul Locklear Sr., age 52, of Granite, passed away early Sunday morning, May 29, 2011, at Quartz Mountain Medical Center, in Mangum.

Ronnie was born February 23, 1959, in Hobart, Oklahoma to Bobby Eugene and Joyce Marie "Tommie" (Hammons) Locklear. He attended school in Granite, with the exception of one year, 1970, when he attended elementary school in Corpus Christi, Texas. He lived in the Granite area most of his life, working in the roofing industry. Ronnie was affectionately called "Cap'n Ron" by his many nieces and nephews, and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and NASCAR racing. He always looked forward to visits from his three grandsons. His hero was John Wayne. Ronnie married Louise Ester on June 13, 2005. In the six years they enjoyed together, they traveled, visiting family and friends.

He is survived by wife, Louise, of their home in Granite; a daughter, Sha'na Lee and her husband, Darryl of Henderson, North Carolina; one son, Ronnie Paul Locklear of Granite; three grandsons, Darryl Lee, Dylon Lee and Shane Lee of Henderson, North Carolina. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Dennis Lynch of Guthrie; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Lisa Locklear of Granite, and David and Jan Locklear of Oklahoma City; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is also survived by his beloved canine, "Lady."

Funeral services for Ronnie Locklear will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the Granite Assembly of God Church, officiated by Glen Burkhalter. Services are under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Granite.

Online tributes may be made to the family at www.GreerFuneral.com