Charles Lamar (64) of Elizabethtown
Published on October 16 2023 1:32 pm
Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, 64, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Online condolences may be left by clicking here.
Charles Keith, better known as “Chuck,” was born on September 18, 1959, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Charles Frederick “Fred” and Elizabeth (Kemper) Lamar. He graduated from Cave-in-Rock High School with the Class of 1977.
Chuck married Kimberly Davis on December 2, 1988, at Marion, Kentucky. He was a truck driver for over 40 years and started working with his dad when he was in high school.
Chuck enjoyed watching sports and was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Cubs.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kimberly Davis Lamar of Elizabethtown; son, Ethan Lamar of Elizabethtown; sister, Kay (Gary) Wheeler of Herod, Illinois; father-in-law, Charles “Tom” Davis of Herod; brothers-in-law, Dennis Davis of West Palm Beach, Florida; Kelly (Tammy) Davis of Herod, Kevin Davis of Herod and Kurt (Amanda) Davis of Herod; nephews and nieces, Gabe (Laurie) Wheeler, Nikki (Jamie) Sauers, William (Rosy) Finnerty, Justin (Maygan) Davis, Trevor (Jessie) Daivs, Danielle Davis, Iris Davis, CK Davis, and Adriana Davis; great-nephews, Colten and Dalton Wheeler.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Zachary Wheeler, and mother-in-law Loywonia Davis.