William Harley Locklear, Jr.
Sep 15, 1930 - Apr 21, 2011
Posted by Jo Aguirre

Funeral for William Harley Locklear Jr., 80, Lawton, and formerly of Lake Creek, Granite and Hollis, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Gary Pratt and David Lermy, assistant pastor, officiating.

Mr. Locklear died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at his home in Lawton.

Interment will be at 3 p.m. at Rock Cemetery, Granite, under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.

He was born Sept. 15, 1930, in the Lake Creek community to William Harley Locklear Sr. and Gladys Downing Locklear. After his mother's death, he was raised by his stepmother, Nellie Locklear. The family moved to Tittle's Grove located close to Granite. He graduated from Granite High School in 1949. He served in the Oklahoma National Guard from Feb. 14, 1949, to July 2, 1952. He was a gunner in Company B, 245th Tank Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. He was also the tank commander during the absence of the platoon leader. His 45th Infantry Division was mobilized during the Korean Conflict, where he attained the rank of staff sergeant.

He married Coral Alexander on June 11, 1953, in Granite. After managing a steel yard and being a guard at the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite, he moved to Hollis, where he started a long career as a roofing contractor. In 1961, he and a brother bought out a roofing company in Hollis. He later operated Locklear Brothers Roofing Company but it was more than he could handle by himself so his younger brother, Charles, went into business with him. They had a thriving business for many years. Age was catching up with him and he wanted more fishing time so he retired, selling his interest in the business to his brother, but continued to help him some. He then continued to do light roof repairs until he was nearing his 80th birthday.

His hobbies were gardening, working in his yard and fishing with friends and family. But his first love was spending time with his loved ones. His wife was "one in a million" and his children incomparable as were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also found time for his brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and his family in Christ at First Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Coral; a son and daughter-in-law, William Harley Locklear III and Beth Locklear, Cedar Park, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Rue Dee Glover, Apache; three grandchildren: William Harley Locklear IV; Eric Locklear and Courtney Locklear; two great-grandchildren: Kaitlynn and Jensen Locklear, both of Austin, Texas; three brothers and their spouses: Charles and Jane Ann Locklear, Hollis; Orville and Donna Locklear, Clinton; and Dr. Benjamin and Karen Locklear, Mangum; four sisters: Gladys White, Houston; Laura Steeds, Moore; Rebecca Sullins, Clinton; and Carolyn and Joe McGuffin, Mangum; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary, in 1971; two brothers: Bobby Locklear in 1997 and Gus Locklear in 1998; a sister, Flora Lee McCauley in 2005; and two grandchildren, one in 1980 and one in 1987.

Friends may call from 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Harley's online guest book is available at www.whineryhuddleston.com.

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