Mr. Lockamy was born on September 27, 1942 in Harnett County the son of the late William Madison Lockamy and Pearl Lee Hobbs Lockamy. He is preceded in death by a sister, Lois Bledsoe and Brothers, Gene Lockamy and William Lockamy.
James started his career at Erwin Mills; later retiring with 30 years of experience as an electrician at Kelly Springfield. He was a member of Sansom Community Church of Dunn, NC.
He was the very best Husband, Dad and Papa, family was very important to him. He had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed landscaping, gardening, fishing, and growing beautiful red roses around his home and vegetable garden.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years of loving marriage: Jessie Underwood Lockamy of the home. Daughters: Connie McGee of Coats and Barbara Parnell & (husband) Michael of Godwin. Sister: Kay Warren of Benson. Grandchildren: Juanita McGee, Earl McGee & (wife) Garet, Jordan Parnell & Stephen Tew. Step-Grandchild: Ashley West.
The Family will receive friends Thursday Evening, November 5, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Cromartie Miller Funeral Home in Dunn, NC.
The Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Sansom Community Church in Dunn, NC. Burial will follow in Coats City Cemetery in Coats, NC.
