James Edward

Lamar

Mr. James Edward "Boot" Lamar was born on July 14, 1939 to Emanuel Lamar and Magnolia Lamar in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. James Lamar received his education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church for many years until his passing.

Mr. James Edward Lamar met and married the late Ms. Mary Combs at an early age. Their union was blessed with three children. He later married his beloved wife Ms. Willie Lou Harris. Mr. James Edward Lamar was employed in Jackson, Georgia at Hodges Hardware for many years. He later furthered his employment with the Griffin-Spalding County School System as a Bus Driver everyone loved until his cheerful retirement.

Mr. James Edward Lamar, had a lot of love and wisdom. Anyone that came around him was guaranteed a good laugh after just a slight conversation with him. He made you feel as if you were family even if you weren't. Oh, for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly friend. A light to shine upon the road, that lead me to the lamb.

On Tuesday April 6, 2021 the Master was walking in the Garden of Life and saw that a rare flower had reached a stage of perfection. God noticed this extraordinary flower displayed the beauty of love, peace, kindness and gentleness, the qualities in which His eternal place is adorned. Our Heavenly Father entered Him into rest. Mr. James Edward "Boot" Lamar entered the gates knowing there would be no more sickness, pain or suffering, only everlasting joy with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel Lamar, and Magnolia Lamar; brother, Carlton Lamar; sister, Juanita Goodrum; and his step-son, Anthony Holloway.

Those left to cherish Mr. James Edward "Boot" Lamar's precious memories are his wife, Mrs. Willie Lou Harris Lamar; son, Derwin (Jean) Lamar; daughter, Cynthia Lamar (Genius) Fuller; step-children, Willie (Pam) Holloway, Christopher Holloway, and Katrina (Winford) Reid; two aunts, Catherine Lamar Smith and Easter Jester. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, relatives and friends that will miss him dearly. Servant O' God well done, rest from thy love employ. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Graveside Celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM at oak Hill Cemetery. Evangelist Kay Crawford is the Eulogist.