Christopher Gregory Lokey of

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

July 17,1957-October 21, 2026

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Chris died peacefully at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC with his wife and two sons by his side.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Julian Lee Lokey, Sr. and Dorothy Branan Lokey, and his sister Dorothy Branan Lokey (Dottie). He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rebecca Ledbetter Lokey; son Samuel Branan Lokey, his wife, Elizabeth Arnold Lokey, and their son Oliver; son Thomas Benson Lokey, his wife Caitlin Reschly Lokey, their sons Brooks and Wyatt, daughters Calla and Tessie. Chris is survived by his brother Dr. Julian Lee Lokey, Jr., and his sister, Pamela Lokey Warren. He was also loved by numerous nieces and nephews.  

Chris grew up in Raleigh, NC.  From a young age Chris was a talented entrepreneur.  His first manufacturing business was Contextual Design in partnership with his sister Dottie, Mike Williams, and Bruce Sauls.  They manufactured innovative furniture for children and young couples.

In 1983, after Chris and Becky were married, Chris began custom home building with Thomas Gipson Homes for a number of years.  In1996, he formed Lokey Building Concepts, and rapidly gained a well deserved reputation as a master builder.  With his attention to fine quality wood products, he formulated North State Woodcraft, an additional company for custom cabinetry.

In 1998, Lokey Building Concepts built their first custom home on Bald Head Island, NC, and soon his businesses became centered on the North Carolina coast.  

Family was an important part of Chris’ life, for he loved and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his five grandchildren.  He was proud of all of them.  He will be truly missed by those who respected and loved him.

Funeral service will be held at Ocean Isle Beach Chapel at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026.