Lamar Vashon Thomas

Lamar Vashon Thomas, 38, of Chicago, Illinois, affectionately known as “Money” to his family and friends, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska.  He was born on February 10, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois to Alice Thomas-Lovelace. Lamar married Kimberly M. Carter on November 16, 2002. Lamar became dad to Kimberly’s four-year-old son and four additional children were born of this union.

Lamar confessed Christ in June of 2002 and was baptized at Upright Baptist Church in Chicago Illinois. He and his family moved to South Haven, Michigan in August of 2003 where Lamar became very active in the church.  He served as Deacon, Board Member and Armor Bearer under two pastors before becoming Armor Bearer and Deacon to Darwin L. Johnson of Greater Anointing Bible Church for many years. From his time of service, the two formed a great bond and baptized Lamar’s oldest daughter together.

Lamar was known for his signature baseball caps, love of different watches and his corny sense of humor.  Lamar could make you laugh even if the jokes weren’t that funny.  He had an awesome, lean on you and laugh, way about him that was truly unique.

Lamar is preceded in death by his baby girl – Kymeisha Thomas, his father – Big John Lovelace, his grandparents - Charlie and Luvina Thomas, uncles – Jessie Greene and Willie McGee, and aunt -  Janet Thomas.

Lamar leaves to cherish his memory, his mother - Alice Thomas-Lovelace of Chicago, Illinois, his children - Kahileel, Keishonda, Keyon and Kayleb and their mother - Kimberly, all of South Haven, Michigan, brothers - Travis Williams and Darryl Thomas Sr., sister - Sara Williams, aunts - Fannie Green, Bobbie Greere and Verelene (Larry) Brewster, great aunt – Odessa Bennette , and great uncle - Eliza Fredricks, all of Chicago, Illinois, great uncle - Kevin Fredricks of Indianapolis, Indiana, nieces - Faith Williams, Autumn Williams, Haley Thomas, Destiny Thomas and Malia Thomas, and nephew - Darryl Thomas Jr. all of Chicago, Illinois, his second family - the entire Carter family, a host of other extended family members and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Filbrandt Family Funeral Home.  Lamar will be laid to rest at Stephenson Cemetery. Honorary Pall Bearers are Darryl Thomas Sr., Travis Williams, Cornelius Houston, Henry Carter, William Carter and Kahileel Carter.