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Update from Oct. 25, 2024

Hey, family and friends. If you'd like to watch the homegoing celebration via stream, please text your name, phone number, and email address to Barbara (BJ). We'll send you a link to join. Thanks!

Obituary

Lamar Lee Jones, Jr., son of the late Lamar Jones, Sr. and Barbara Jones, was born on Tuesday, January 10, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. The second eldest of 10 children and the eldest son, he was affectionately known as “Leemont” by family and friends. Lamar attended the public schools of Cook County and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1974 where he excelled in football and track and field.

On December 12, 1979, Lamar joined …

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Church

Attendee of

Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, Oceanside, CA

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What was LaMar's favorite color?
Red and black.
Red and black.
Red and black.
What were LaMar's favorite sports teams?
The Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bears.
What were LaMar's favorite movies?
SciFi, werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
SciFi, werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
SciFi, werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
What were LaMar's favorite tv shows?
SciFi, werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
SciFi, werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
SciFi, werewolves, vampires, and zombies.

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Born

January 10th, 1956
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Started a job at United States Marine Corps

December 12th, 1979
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Got married to Sheryl Jones

November 2nd, 1982
Los Angeles, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Fort Rosecrans, San Diego, CA, USA

Oceanside Mortuary
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Oceanside Mortuary

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LaMar "Leemont" Jones, Jr.