Robert Standring Lamar, Sr., 94, a resident of Montgomery, a World War II Naval Veteran, a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, a graduate of Lanier High School Class of 1932, an Employee of Aronov Realty for 40 years, and a faithful long-time member of the Gideons, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Bill Nichols Veterans Home in Alexander City.
Graveside services will be held Monday, April 27, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Jay Wolfe officiating.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Marian Mckenzie Lamar of Montezuma, Georgia; parents, Mary Yougene and Robert Jones Lamar; son, Claude Leonard Lamar; siblings, Thomas Leonard Lamar, Amelia L. Wheeler (James), Claude H. Lamar; sisters-in-law, May Lamar and Susan Lamar.
Survivors include his children, Robert S. Lamar, Jr. (Ellen Pierce), Elaine L. James (Thomas James); brothers and sisters-in-law, Woodward D. Lamar, William Y. and Catherine Lamar, L. Wardlaw Lamar, and Emilie Lamar; six grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at White Chapel Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of Flowers Donations be made to Gideons International 1038 Woodley Road Montgomery AL 36106 or First Baptist Church 405 S.Perry St. Montgomery, AL36104.
White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home Directing
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Funeral Home: GREENWOOD & SERENITY
Publication Date: 04/26/2009