Ruth L. Locklear, 85, of Homosassa, Fla., passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Legacy House in Ocala. A native of Crystal River, she was born April 14, 1927, to Carl and Vesta (McKinney) Black, one of six children. Mrs. Locklear was a lifelong homemaker and resided in Citrus County all of her life. She was a member of the Homosassa Church of Jesus Christ.
Ruth is survived by her three children, Carl Locklear, Homosassa, Gary Locklear (wife Paula), Crystal River, Martha Morgan (husband William), Ocala; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends. Mrs. Locklear was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Ray Davis Locklear in 1977; a son, Ray M. "Mitchell" Locklear; and her five siblings, Edith, Jeanette, Louise, Charles and Jesse.
A graveside service of remembrance will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Stage Stand Cemetery, Homosassa Springs, with Tommy Morgan officiating. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, www.wilderfuneral.com.
