Mr. Jeffery Scott Locklear

August 6, 1969 - August 14, 2019

Mr. Jeffery Scott Locklear, affectionately known as Jeff by his friends and family, age 50, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his residence. Jeff was born on August 6, 1969, in Dallas, GA, to parents, Mrs. Barbara Ann Lindsey Dykes and the late Mr. Buford Wayne Locklear. Jeff was a very kindhearted man that would go out of his way to help others. He loved to do anything that involved working with his hands, especially woodworking. Jeff enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Jeff is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann Dykes; grandparents, M.J. Locklear and Christine Locklear; siblings, Randy (Jamie) Wayne Locklear, Michael (Sheila) Blake Locklear and Dana Locklear. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Russell Aiken officiating. Will Aiken, Johnny Hudgins, Craig Graham, Jason Porter, Shane Lindsey, Nicky Lindsey, Jordan Womack, Brian O’Neal and Caleb Taylor will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery in Dallas, GA. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 2:00 PM until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the funeral home to help cover the funeral expenses. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” Scott Locklear.