A Celebration of Life for Mr. David L. Locklayer, 79 of Hillsboro, Alabama will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Calvary Assembly Epicenter Campus with Pastor George Sawyer officiating. Inhumation with military honors will follow at Locklayer Cemetery in Hillsboro, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to funeral time at the church. Public viewing will only be on Wednesday from 2:00 PM till 6:00 PM at Reynolds Funeral Home.
Mr. David Lee Locklayer was born on March 21, 1942, in Hillsboro, AL to the late Robert Henry Locklayer and Lillie Mae Watkins Locklayer. Mr. Locklayer transitioned on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his residence peacefully surrounded by his family.
He attended school at the Tennessee Valley High School in Hillsboro, AL. After high school he joined the U.S. Army where he retired after 20 years of service. He received numerous medals from the U.S. Army. He was a highly decorated officer.
He united with Flower Hill Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Alabama.
His favorite hobbies were fishing, cross country bike riding and watching Alabama football. He was an avid Alabama fan. He never met a stranger. He was always so kind and willing to help others.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Locklayer; two sisters, Ruth Gray and Naomi Locklayer; two brothers, Robert Jr., and Thomas Locklayer
Mr. David Locklayer leaves to cherish his precious memory: his loving and devoted wife of a combined 32 years; Ollie Ray Locklayer of Hillsboro, AL; three children; five stepchildren; two sisters; one brother; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO KINGDOM BUILDERS AT P.O. BOX 5370-DECATUR, AL 35601 (SEE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS BELOW).
Due to the spread of Covid, the family humble ask that those in attendance please wear a face mask and keep Social distancing.
