Birth date: Oct 20, 1969 Death date: Apr 29, 2026
David James Locklear, 56, of Troy, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Albemarle. The family will rece Read Obituary
I had the pleasure of meeting David and his family at Jay's Seafood. It was always great seeing them come in together as a family. I enjoyed serving them and spending time talking with them. David will truly be missed. Prayers for each of you as you go through this difficult time.
This photo shows when David, his twin brother Michael and his Dad arrived back home after serving in the Middle East in 1992. Grandma was so happy (as we all were) they arrived back safely.
**Yellow ribbons gained popularity during the Gulf War in the early 1990s and often appeared alongside the slogan "Support Our Troops." Yellow ribbons were tied to trees and seen on bumpers with the sentiment to support those sacrificing for our country a hope they would return home safely. The practice continued during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq after September 11, 2001.
The yellow ribbon is a living tradition and symbol of military support. It has taken on new meanings through the years. Based on history, you can surmise that its symbolism will continue to evolve.
A couple of years ago, my nephew, David, called me via cellphone and ask if I would like to have a trampoline he no longer needed. I said, "I sure would David, thanks for thinking about me first". He said he knew I had several grandchildren who would probably enjoy it.
He brought it to my house the next day 100% dismantled in his truck. Within an hour or so with just a small bit of help from me, he had it up and ready to go.
My grands enjoy it a lot. They quickly thought up a game to play on it which I had never heard of. The called the game "Soaply Trampoline". It involved my Dawn dish detergent and the water hose. You can imagine the rest. Very slippery. They loved it. Whenever they play this game, I make sure I'm close by. It looks fun, but a tad on the unsafe side. So far so good.
Thanks David, you made many kids happy.
Love you!
Aunt Elaine
