Frederick Dwayne Locklear, a 34-year-old male from Parkton, NC, passed away on March 27, 2015. He was born on June 30, 1980, in Cumberland County to Hilda Dean Locklear and the late Frankie Purdie. Frederick's death occurred at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, completing his journey of 34 years. He was survived by his companion, Debra Glenn of Parkton, one daughter, Nakhiya Locklear of Lumberton, and one step-daughter, Lyric Bowde of Parkton.
His mother, Hilda Locklear, and step-father, Jose Curz, both of St. Pauls, also survived him, along with five sisters: Brenda Locklear of Parkton, Norajane Locklear, Cheryl Locklear, Vanessa Locklear, and LaTahsa Brown, all of St. Pauls. His maternal grandparents, Robert and Martha Lowery, and his special grandmother, Grace Locklear, also cherished his memory.
The circumstances surrounding Frederick Dwayne Locklear's death involved a homicide investigation. According to Major Anthony Thompson with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred early Friday morning around 12:17 a.m. on Blue Road in Parkton, NC. The authorities were alerted to the situation and began investigating the case. The details of the investigation revealed that Frederick Dwayne Locklear was a victim of a violent crime, leading to his untimely death.
The investigation into Frederick Dwayne Locklear's murder involved multiple law enforcement agencies. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office took the lead in the investigation, working diligently to gather evidence and identify potential suspects. The case garnered significant attention from the local community, as well as from the media, due to the tragic nature of the crime and the impact it had on Frederick's family and friends. The authorities continued to pursue leads and follow up on any information that could help solve the case and bring justice to Frederick Dwayne Locklear and his loved ones.
