We met Rob in Okinawa in 1974. He was a medic and Mark was a cop. We became good friends and as Rob called all his long time friends, we were life long friends. That's how it was with Rob.  We've certainly lost a great friend. Rob never let much time pass between calls or visits. Going to be definite void with out him.

So sorry to see this.  Wondering why we weren’t getting responses to texts.  
Sweet dreams to my cousin.  RIP
Suzanne Locklier Preston (Jack Locklier’s daughter)

Robbie was my younger cousin and i will miss him deeply, almost like a brother. We shared long talks  about our shared backgrounds, love of family and love of life and friends.  Robbie was bigger than life and always had a kind word for just about everyone.   He was one of the smartest people I’ve ever known but behaved as a common man.  He always had something, usually witty and funny, to say and rendered his own opinion to just about anybody  who would listen.  

His knowledge about our Locklier side of the family was encyclopedic. He had virtually instant recall about our grandparents we all lovingly called “Momma Hub” and “Daddy Hub.”

Many of his stories and escapades Robbie shared with me were hilarious with enough material to fill a book.  I wish he  had written one.  

In fact Robbie was a walking narrator, observer and interpreter of life.  A unique a character as you will ever meet…..indeed unforgettable.  

Although I did not have a chance to meet some his own family, I look forward to the occasion when I do get a chance to meet them.  Rest in peace Robbie.  Love you and miss you.   Cousin Jim Bailey

Sam and family - Richard and Julie Rhoades here.  We will be attending the service next Tuesday 5/20 at Southern Nevada Veteran Cemetery, starting at 12:40pm.

** Please post or email if there are any special clearances needed for this.  We look forward to paying our respects to Robbie on behalf of our family.  

Thank you.  
Rick Rhoades - RRclayLA@gmail.com

Sorry to hear of Robbie's passing. He was loved by our family and he was always there for us if we needed something. I spent time with him on several occasions and was a great host. He will be missed. His cousins Gary Locklier and Lana Locklier/Getts.

My favorite memories of my cousin, Robbie, are mostly from his adult years. Our family lived just outside of Las Vegas in Boulder City, NV  for seven years.  At the time, Robbie and his family lived in the Vegas area as well. When our youngest daughter, Megan, was born, my parents, Robbie and our grandparents from Texas, paid us a visit. In the ensuing years we enjoyed additional family reunions with Robbie in Texas. 

We moved east in 1985, eventually settling in New England but we returned regularly to the Vegas area to visit friends and always greatly enjoyed Robbie’s hospitality and culinary efforts. His home was like an art museum with original works on every wall. Robbie, and my husband, Gary, found common ground in their love for art, common experiences in their formative years and, of course, in their military experiences during the Vietnam era. Our last visit with him was in March 2025 when we met for lunch at one of his favorite Mexican restaurants in Henderson.

Robbie and I bonded over our family’s mutual genealogy. We frequently exchanged information through the mail and over email about our discoveries concerning our family and its history. (Sam-your dad told me he gave you a special book where he gave you a lot of this information!) Family was so key to him for his whole life. Our conversations invariably involved updates about his children and grandchildren. He was a faithful father and grandfather and always took great delight in every aspect of their lives. When  I was in Texas visiting with our elderly grandparents in the nursing home, pictures of his children were always on display on the walls of their room, along with the many cards he would write them. He told me recently that he usually sent in excess of 120 cards every year to family and friends. If ever there was a faithful friend, it was Robbie; he made a concerted effort to stay in touch with those he cared about.
I love you, Robbie and I will miss you!

As one of Robbie’s cousins, we go back a long time. Robbie was the closest thing to an outlaw that we had in our family. Although in different states, Robbie would show up unexpectedly in his Fiat Spider. How long he would stay was uncertain since he didn’t know, nor where he would stay. I remember him taking up occupancy in the city for short periods of time, long enough to raise hell and then likewise vanish without notice and occasionally with a rift in our relationship.
 
Given our respective lifestyles which were so different including vastly different political perspectives, we would regularly lose touch unintentionally and occasionally intentionally for short and sometimes extended periods of time. I’m thankful he kept in frequent contact with my mom throughout her later years and it is fair to say, Robbie took great joy in challenging mom’s views on varying topics but always in the most gracious and loving way with his never ending Texas manners. It wasn’t until much later in life that I came to learn of the difficult upbringing he had, and of his time he proudly served his country in the armed forces.
 
As we both grew older and hopefully wiser, the always present need for family connections and shared memories found us mending our differences or at least agreeing to disagree, and it was then that I fully began to understand and appreciate Robbie’s love and support for his family. He thought nothing of extended roadtrips across the country visiting friends and family. Family was everything to Robbie, being there physically and financially for his kids and his grandkids and attending every sporting or school event he could. He talked with such pride about how well Sam and Mike were doing in their personal and  professional lives and boasted about everything in which the kids were involved.. 
 
I am so grateful that after a lengthy journey, Robbie was not only my cousin but more importantly, my friend. He was taken from us too soon and I will miss him dearly.

Robby was a classmate at Eagle Lake High School and a friend.  He was always  full of adventure and wit.  I remember how funny he was when he and fellow classmate Bobby Phillips got together…it was a time of laughs for sure!   That was a long time ago yet worth remembering.

Fast forward to a couple of years ago when Robby called me at work and we talked for quite a while catching up on our lives since high school.  We planned on seeing each in October of last year at the balloon festival in Albuquerque on a visit to see my brother but it didn’t work out.

I enjoyed his many funny emails and looked forward to a good laugh.  I appreciate Robby’s service to his country and am so glad that he seemed happy and fulfilled.

My condolences to his family and loved ones

Condolences to the Locklier family. I met Mr. Locklier through one of his son’s who works with CCSD, a very personable individual who showed great care, respect and love toward his son and family. I’m glad I had a chance to meet him.

Robbie was always so welcoming to me and my family wherever we visited from the U.K. he could put you at ease instantly, with a warm smile, a quick witted one liner, or a story. He was always inquisitive too, and a really cool guy. I'll never forget the day he and Sam took me shooting, I was holidaying in Vegas with me cousin, and the plan was to get up early and go shooting in the desert.  Unfortunately Kenny (my cousin) was slightly inebriated from the night before and wasn't getting out of bed. The image of Robbie, kicking his bed and shouting "get up you pussy" or words to that effect,  still make me smile today. And Kenny remembers and thinks fondly of Robbie too. He sent me this message when I told him the sad news of Robbies passing.

"R im sorry to hear that, hes still the only person to this day who has simulataeously called me a fat b*stard nd tried to kick me out of bed. Send Sam my love when u speak to him"

Anyway even Robbie couldn't get him out of bed, but we had an amazing time, and as always it was great to spend time in the company of Robbie, a true character, a cool guy, a one off! 

R.I.P Robbie

Sending lots of love and condolences.

Robbie, 
Was my friend and mentor for many years at CCSD and we took many trips with our union together all over this country . My  condolences to the family.

Pop was a truly great person, always full of support and pride at his grandkids’ games. His presence on the sidelines and the warmth he brought will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with the Locklier family.

A fellow 1969 Eagle Lake Class member and friend. You will be missed., Robbie.

My Condolences to Sam and the rest of the family of Robbie Locklier.  He was a great friend and classmate of mine.  Robbie was one of the friendliest and fun guys I knew.  Back in May of 2024, I lived with him at his home when we celebrated our 1969 class reunion in Henderson, Nevada.  We had a great time and I'm going to miss Robbie.   He is now with the Lord and may he rest in peace.

Robert "BUTU" Hemphill, Jr., Ph.D., Class of '69

Robbie was a great friend to the entire Seaholm Family in Eagle Lake, Tx.  We ran hard throughout our High School days & had lots of fun.  We lost contact for a few years afterwards when he joined Uncle Sam's Service & I headed off to college.  After all that we reconnected & have stayed in touch on a regular basis since.  He truly  was a great friend & I'll certainly miss our frequent conversations.  RIP my friend !!!

God Bless You Robbie! 

I met Robbie in 1969 when he and family lived down the street in Eagle Lake, TX.   He was the crazy kid down the block that I thought was really 'cool' ...as he was 10 years older than me.  

We moved and years passed, but he stayed in touch with my Mom & Dad and then over the past 25 years had come back to our lives as a constant friend, always with an email or a stop-by... and ALWAYS with a big smile and 'cool' friendly nature that was one of a kind.

My biggest prayers and condolences to all those he called family... because he was and always will be an extension of our family.

You are so missed.   RIP my 'cool' friend.

Robbie would come nearly every spring and spend a week with us just enjoying the countryside. We will miss his visits greatly.

For Robbie's children...
Your Dad was a very special friend since we were 12 years old.  My condolences are with all of you and his precious grandchildren.  I  will  miss him.

I've only known Robbie as an adult for the last 10 or so years as he came through Albuquerque on his road trips to Texas. I knew of him as a kid back in Eagle Lake, but did not know him. He contacted me out of the blue for a possible visit and has been a friend ever since. Susan and I enjoyed his visits immensely and Susan would fix him a home cooked meal, which he greatly appreciated. Robbie loved his family and talked about them often. He called me at least once a month just to talk and swap lies. Susan and I are going to miss his visits and his big smile. Robbie packed a lot of life into his 74 years and we enjoyed reliving it with him. Susan and I would like to express our condolences to Robbie's family as I sure that he will be missed.

Robbie had a great laugh. Hope he’s up in heaven telling stories and whooping it up. RIP, Robbie.

RIP my high school friend!  Lots of fond memories 🩷
Loueva

Dear Robbie.  He was so full of life and love.  Robbie was so patient and supportive of my father as he aged.  A good friend, like a member of our family.  I'm so sorry that he has passed.  He will be greatly missed.

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Robert Glenn Locklier

1 décembre 1950 – 7 avril 2025

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