Velton was a 1995 Eastwood High School graduate where he was a standout wide receiver, wearing No. 4 for the Eastwood Troopers. After a semester in college, Locklear joined the Army He was born while his dad was stationed at Fort Bliss. He was the only son of three children. Velton was a husband, the father of two boys and a dedicated soldier who last month started his second tour of duty in Iraq. His awards and decorations included the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Expeditionary Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forced Reserve Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He loved to play the cello and had a beautiful voice. He is survived by his wife, Denise, and his two sons, Nathan, and Velton IV. his parents, Ret. SGM Velton Locklear Jr. and Carmen Locklear; sisters Lori Lewis and Julie Angulo.He was 29.
Army
2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade,
25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Army
2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade,
25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Velton was a 1995 Eastwood High School graduate where he was a standout wide receiver, wearing No. 4 for the Eastwood Troopers. After a semester in college, Locklear joined the Army He was born while his dad was stationed at Fort Bliss. He was the only son of three children. Velton was a husband, the father of two boys and a dedicated soldier who last month started his second tour of duty in Iraq. His awards and decorations included the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Expeditionary Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forced Reserve Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He loved to play the cello and had a beautiful voice. He is survived by his wife, Denise, and his two sons, Nathan, and Velton IV. his parents, Ret. SGM Velton Locklear Jr. and Carmen Locklear; sisters Lori Lewis and Julie Angulo.He was 29.
Army
2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade,
25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Army
2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade,
25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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